Fender 53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTD
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53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTD
Product Info
Article Number:
621724
Brand:
Fender
Model:
53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTD
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and well-made Tele, nailing the early '50s vibe. The Texas Specials give it a little extra punch compared to vintage specs, making it versatile for rock, blues, and country. It’s perfect for the discerning player who appreciates a relic'd aesthetic and a top-tier instrument.
Product Description
- Fender 53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTD
- Electric Guitar
- Limited edition
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: AA flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241.3 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- Neck profile: 52 style "U" (thickness 1st fret 22 mm / thickness 12th fret 23 mm)
- 21 medium frets
- Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Set Single Coils
- 1 volume control
- 3-way switch
- Golden anodised aluminium pickguard
- Tele 51-54 Relic bridge
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: 2-Colour Sunburst
- Includes tweed case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body provides excellent resonance and a balanced, articulate tone.
- • AA flamed maple neck offers exceptional feel and sustain; a real player's neck.
- • Custom Shop Texas Special pickups deliver classic Tele bite with enhanced clarity and output.
- • Golden anodized pickguard adds a striking visual element and protects the body effectively.
CONS
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be a concern for some regarding durability.
- • The '52 style 'U' neck, while comfortable for many, may not suit all hand sizes or playing styles.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players, despite the quality.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
AA Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Set Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Medium
Bridge
Tele 51-54 Relic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic; Fender's relic process is carefully controlled to avoid compromising the instrument's stability or playability.
It's designed to emulate the feel, but modern manufacturing tolerances ensure consistent comfort – it's a comfortable, playable 'U' shape, not a perfect replica of every individual vintage neck.
They offer a higher output and more focused tone with enhanced clarity and a slightly more aggressive edge, while still retaining that classic Tele twang.
