Fender 53 Tele BTB Relic MN
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Fender
53 Tele BTB Relic MN
Product Info
Article Number:
604740
Brand:
Fender
Model:
53 Tele BTB Relic MN
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$6,158.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously cool Tele – the relic job is tastefully done, and the neck profile is spot-on. The '51 Nocaster pickups deliver that classic, glassy Tele twang with plenty of bite. It’s perfect for players chasing a vintage vibe and a focused, articulate sound.
Product Description
- Fender 53 Tele BTB Relic MN
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays - neck thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
- at 12th fret: 23 mm
- Neck Profile: 52 Style "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 241.3 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 21 medium frets
- Pickup: 2 hand-wound Fender ‘51 Nocaster single coils
- 1 volume and 1 tone control
- 3-way switch
- Tele 51-54 Relic bridge
- Nickel hardware
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes tweed case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers excellent resonance and sustain.
- • 52 Style 'U' neck profile offers a supremely comfortable playing experience.
- • Hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups provide authentic, bell-like tone.
- • Relic finish replicates a well-loved vintage instrument's character.
CONS
- • Relic finish is purely aesthetic; doesn't impact tone or playability.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, isn't preferred by all for sustain.
- • Limited pickup versatility compared to humbucker-equipped guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
2 Hand-Wound Fender ‘51 Nocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Medium Frets
Bridge
Tele 51-54 Relic Bridge
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relic is a convincing replica, but it lacks the nuanced wear of a truly aged instrument – it's a cosmetic feature, not a sonic one.
While some prefer set necks, the bolt-on construction provides excellent stability and ease of adjustment; it's a design choice, not necessarily a flaw.
The '51 Nocaster pickups offer a more open, airy, and slightly less aggressive tone than many modern single coils, leaning toward a vintage clarity.
