Fender Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TRO
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Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TRO
Product Info
Article Number:
621232
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TRO
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Caballo Tono Ligero is a seriously cool custom shop creation. The TV Jones pickups give it a warm, powerful growl that’s perfect for blues, rock, and even some jazz. It’s a high-end instrument built for players who want something a little different and appreciate the vintage aesthetic.
Product Description
- Fender Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TRO
- Electric guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Type: Semi-hollow
- Body: Selected ash
- One-piece neck: AAA flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: 10/'56 "V"
- Fingerboard: 241 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 narrow tall frets
- Bone nut
- Pickup: 2 TV Jones Classic Humbucker
- Fat '50s HH Tele Wiring
- 3-way switch
- Tortoise pickguard
- Bridge: "sawed off" Tele with RSD brass saddles
- Sperzel Deluxe machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Trans Orange
- Includes Custom Shop case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional ash body delivers focused, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • TV Jones humbuckers offer a unique, thick, and articulate voice – a sweet departure from typical Tele tones.
- • The '56 V neck profile is genuinely comfortable and inspires fast playing.
- • Relic treatment authentically replicates a vintage instrument's feel and look, superb craftsmanship.
CONS
- • The semi-hollow construction might introduce unwanted feedback at higher volumes, requiring careful amp placement.
- • The 'sawed off' Tele bridge, while aesthetically pleasing, can slightly compromise sustain compared to a full-length bridge.
- • The premium-priced tag makes it inaccessible to many players, a significant investment.
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Key Features
Body Material
Selected ash
Neck Material
AAA flamed maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 TV Jones Classic Humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 narrow tall
Bridge
"sawed off" Tele with RSD brass saddles
Weight
8.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TV Jones humbuckers offer a thicker, warmer tone with more midrange presence and a smoother high end than typical Tele pickups, providing a richer, less brittle sound.
The relic work appears to be quite well-executed, aiming for an aged appearance and feel, but it's a stylistic choice and may not appeal to everyone.
While the semi-hollow design adds resonance, careful amp and EQ settings are crucial to manage feedback at high volumes; it's best suited for moderate gain scenarios.
