Fender 52 Tele BTB Journeyman Relic
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52 Tele BTB Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
597489
Brand:
Fender
Model:
52 Tele BTB Journeyman Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,828.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 52 Tele BTB Journeyman Relic is a beautifully crafted instrument for the serious vintage Telecaster enthusiast. The shorter scale offers a unique feel, and those Nocaster pickups deliver that classic, biting tone. It's a fantastic choice for players who appreciate a truly authentic, relic'd experience and don't mind the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Fender 52 Tele BTB Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Ash
- Neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: ´52 style "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Scale: 648 mm
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- Pickup: 2 Hand-wound Custom Shop ´51 Nocaster single coils
- Modern wiring
- Single-ply black pickguard
- Vintage bridge with brass saddles
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
- • Hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups provide authentic, raw vintage Telecaster voice.
- • ’52 style ‘U’ neck profile offers comfortable, familiar playing feel.
- • Journeyman Relic finish authentically replicates aged vintage aesthetics and feel.
CONS
- • Relic'd finish may not appeal to players preferring a pristine, modern look.
- • Shorter 648mm scale limits low-end extension compared to longer scale basses.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Hand-wound Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Vintage bridge with brass saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brass saddles generally provide a slightly warmer and more articulate tone with improved sustain compared to steel, adding a subtle complexity to the Tele's character.
The frets are likely rolled, maintaining a vintage-accurate feel and playability, contributing to the overall authentic experience.
The relicing is intended to mimic a guitar that's seen decades of use, so expect checking, worn finish, and minor hardware aging – each guitar will have unique characteristics.
