Fender 57 Tele Relic ACT
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Fender
57 Tele Relic ACT
Product Info
Article Number:
574714
Brand:
Fender
Model:
57 Tele Relic ACT
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,190.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously special Tele. The combination of the ash body, '57 neck profile, and those Custom Shop pickups delivers that classic Tele twang with a surprising amount of warmth. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for players chasing an authentic vintage vibe and exceptional build quality.
Product Description
- Fender 57 J-Bass Relic ACAR LTD
- Electric Guitar
- Model: Custom Shop
- Lightweight body: Ash
- One-piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Scale length: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Neck profile: '57 Soft "V
- 21 Dunlop 6105 Narrow Jumbo ferts
- Pickups: Hand-wound Custom Shop '50-'51 Blackguard Single Coils
- Eggshell white pickguard
- Original 3-saddle vintage style Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Aged Candy Tangerine
- Includes Custom Shop case
- strap and certificate of authenticity
PROS
- • Ash body provides exceptional resonance and balanced tonal character.
- • The '57 Soft 'V neck is incredibly comfortable and authentic to the era.
- • Hand-wound Custom Shop pickups deliver articulate, vintage-voiced tones.
- • Relic'd finish enhances the vintage aesthetic and plays beautifully.
CONS
- • The lightweight body, while a plus for some, might feel too delicate to others.
- • The 9.5” radius fingerboard isn’t ideal for modern, shred-style playing.
- • Relic'd instruments can be polarizing – not everyone appreciates the aged look.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Hand-wound Custom Shop '50-'51 Blackguard Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21 Dunlop 6105 Narrow Jumbo
Bridge
Original 3-saddle vintage style Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles
Weight
Approximately 7.8 lbs (based on typical ash Tele weight)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic, but the thinner finish contributes to a slightly more resonant tone and a smoother feel under the fingers.
They're voiced to emulate those early pickups, offering a balanced tone with clear highs, a warm low-end, and that characteristic Tele bite.
The 'Soft V' is generally comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, though those accustomed to a modern 'C' shape might need a brief adjustment.
