Fender 52 Tele BTB Relic
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Fender
52 Tele BTB Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
597521
Brand:
Fender
Model:
52 Tele BTB Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,828.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fender 52 Tele BTB Relic is a serious contender for vintage Tele fans. The custom shop build quality and authentic components, especially those handwound pickups, deliver a truly remarkable sonic experience. It's ideal for players seeking a genuine vintage vibe and exceptional playability, particularly in blues, country, and rock genres.
Product Description
- Fender 52 Tele BTB Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop
- Selected 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 Handwound Custom Shop ´51 Nocaster Single Coils
- Single-ply black pickguard
- Modern wiring
- Vintage bridge with brass saddles
- Fender Vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers exceptional resonance and a balanced, articulate tone.
- • ’52 style ‘U’ neck profile offers a comfortable, vintage-accurate feel.
- • Handwound ’51 Nocaster pickups provide a raw, authentic, and surprisingly powerful sound.
- • Brass saddles on the vintage bridge improve sustain and enhance the Tele’s characteristic twang.
CONS
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • The shorter 648mm scale length can feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players despite its incredible value.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected two-piece Ash
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Handwound 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 (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic, but it can subtly affect the wood’s resonance due to minor surface changes. It’s not a major factor but adds to the vintage aesthetic.
Yes, the handwound pickups offer a more complex and dynamic response, with increased clarity and a richer harmonic content compared to mass-produced pickups.
The vintage 9.5” radius offers a slightly rounder feel, making bending easier and contributing to that classic, comfortable vintage feel—it’s a matter of personal preference.
