Fender HotShot Tele Relic AGS LTD
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HotShot Tele Relic AGS LTD
Product Info
Article Number:
575139
Brand:
Fender
Model:
HotShot Tele Relic AGS LTD
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$6,543.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This HotShot Tele is a seriously special instrument – the relic’d look and feel are spot-on, and the pickup combination gives you a huge range of tones. It's perfect for players who want a vintage vibe with modern playability and aren't afraid to spend premium money on a unique, high-quality guitar.
Product Description
- Fender HotShot Tele Relic AGS LTD
- Electric Guitar
- Two-piece body: selected alder
- Neck: 3A flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fretboard radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound
- Neck profile: 57 Style Soft V
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 1 Custom Shop hand-wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (bridge) and 2 Texas Special Strat (neck/RWRP middle) single coils
- Pickguard: 3-Ply parchment
- Hotshot Tele circuit
- '58-'63 Tele bridge with compensated RSD brass saddles
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Colour: Aged Gold Sparkle
- Incl. Deluxe hardshell case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • 3A flamed maple neck offers exceptional feel and visual appeal.
- • Custom Shop '51 Nocaster bridge pickup delivers authentic Tele twang.
- • RWRP middle pickup creates unique tonal combinations and noise cancellation.
- • Aged Gold Sparkle finish replicates a well-loved vintage instrument's charm.
CONS
- • The 57’ Style Soft V neck profile won’t appeal to all players.
- • The high-end price tag puts it out of reach for many guitarists.
- • The Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not be desired by some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
3A Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Maple, 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius
Pickups
Custom Shop '51 Nocaster (bridge), Texas Special (neck/RWRP middle)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
'58-'63 Tele with Compensated RSD Brass Saddles
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hotshot circuit adds a series/parallel switch, expanding the pickup combinations beyond the standard three-way. It offers more tonal versatility than a standard Tele.
The relicing is meticulously done by Fender’s Aged Guitar Specialists (AGS), aiming for a convincing vintage appearance and a slightly broken-in feel. It's more than just cosmetic; it subtly alters the instrument’s resonance.
The compound radius offers a smoother transition from the lower action at the nut to the higher action at the heel, improving playability for bending and complex chords compared to a flat, vintage Tele neck.
