Fender 52 Tele BTB Relic MN
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52 Tele BTB Relic MN
Product Info
Article Number:
604713
Brand:
Fender
Model:
52 Tele BTB Relic MN
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$6,158.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 52 Tele BTB Relic is a seriously dialed-in instrument. The ash body and Nanocaster pickups deliver a vintage Tele vibe with surprising power, and that '52 U-neck is a dream to play. It's perfect for players chasing that classic Tele tone and feel, especially in blues, rock, and country settings.
Product Description
- Fender 52 Tele BTB Relic MN
- 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 handwound Custom Shop '51 Nanocaster single coils
- Modern wiring
- Single-ply black pickguard
- 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 focused, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • The '52 U-neck profile is incredibly comfortable and familiar to vintage players.
- • Handwound Nanocaster pickups offer a powerful, articulate vintage voice.
- • Brass saddles provide a snappier, more responsive feel and improved intonation.
CONS
- • Relic finish is purely aesthetic; doesn't impact sound and some may dislike it.
- • The shorter 648mm scale limits low-end extension compared to longer scale basses.
- • Premium-priced, making it inaccessible for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Handwound Custom Shop '51 Nanocaster 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
Nanocasters generally have a more aggressive output and a slightly warmer, more vocal tone than traditional Tele pickups, offering more midrange clarity.
No, relicing is a largely hand-done process, so each guitar will exhibit unique wear patterns and character – no two will look exactly alike.
Brass saddles contribute to a snappier attack and a slightly brighter, more articulate tone compared to steel, while also offering a smoother feel under the fingers.
