Fender LTD 50 Tele Thinline RW AB
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LTD 50 Tele Thinline RW AB
Product Info
Article Number:
601362
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD 50 Tele Thinline RW AB
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This LTD 50 Tele Thinline is a serious contender for players craving that classic Tele vibe, elevated by Custom Shop appointments. The ash body and hand-wound pickups deliver a fantastic blend of clarity and warmth, while the relic’d finish gives it a lived-in feel. It's a premium-priced instrument, perfect for the dedicated Tele enthusiast who appreciates the finer details.
Product Description
- Fender LTD 50 Tele Thinline RW AB
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: '1957 Soft "V
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Single-ply parchment pickguard
- Pickups: 1 hand-wound Custom Loaded ‘51 Nocaster (bridge) and 1 hand-wound Custom Shop Open Loaded ’51 Nocaster (neck) single coil
- Modern Tele wiring with Greasebucket Tone Control
- 3-Way switch
- 3-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with strings through the body and RSD saddles
- Nickel Closet Classic hardware
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Color: Aged Black
- Includes certificate and case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers articulate, resonant tone with a snappy attack
- • The '57 Soft V neck is exceptionally comfortable for extended playing
- • Hand-wound Custom Shop pickups offer authentic vintage Tele clarity and warmth
- • String-through-body design enhances sustain and improves resonance
CONS
- • The Journeyman Relic finish might not appeal to players wanting a pristine instrument
- • Thinline bodies can sometimes feel less substantial than solid ones
- • The 3-way switch limits pickup combinations compared to modern wiring options
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Hand-wound Custom Loaded ‘51 Nocaster (bridge & neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
3-saddle vintage-style Tele with strings through body and RSD saddles
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic process is primarily cosmetic, but the aging can subtly affect the finish’s resonance. It generally doesn’t impact playability significantly, but some might perceive a slightly more open tone.
Yes, RSD saddles are known for improved intonation and a smoother feel compared to vintage-style bridges, especially crucial for modern playing styles.
These hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups are voiced specifically for this model, aiming for a slightly more articulate and balanced tone than standard Custom Shop offerings – a touch warmer and less brittle.
