Fender Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic

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Fender Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic

Fender

Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 525354
Brand: Fender
Model: Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic
Price: $7,038.90

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This is a seriously dialed-in Tele, capturing the essence of a rare '50s Blackguard. The ash body and flame maple neck combo delivers a bright, articulate tone with a real vintage vibe. Perfect for players seeking a historically accurate, high-end instrument with exceptional feel and tone – especially those drawn to blues, country, and classic rock.

Product Description

  • Fender Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic
  • Electric guitar
  • Spring EVENT 2021
  • Custom shop
  • Body: Ash with F-hole
  • Neck: AA flame veneered maple
  • Fingerboard: AA flame veneered maple
  • Neck profile: 1950 Blackguard (.940"-970")
  • 21x Medium vintage frets (47095)
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Radius: 7.25"-9.5"
  • Handwound '50/'51 Blackguard single coil pickup set
  • Pickguard: Black
  • phenolic
  • 1-ply
  • Thinline
  • '51 Modified Nocaster wiring
  • 3-Way switch
  • Volume and Tone controls
  • Bridge: Vintage Tele with brass saddles
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Machine heads: Kluson vintage style
  • Finish: Aged Nocaster Blonde
  • Incl. case
  • strap and certificate
  • Made in the USA
PROS
  • • Ash body provides resonant, airy tone with excellent sustain
  • • AA flame maple neck offers luxurious feel and enhanced upper-midrange clarity
  • • Handwound '50/'51 pickups deliver authentic, articulate Blackguard voice
  • • Kluson vintage-style tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and vintage vibe
CONS
  • • Thinline design might feel less substantial than a traditional Tele
  • • Aged finish, while aesthetically pleasing, is delicate and requires careful handling
  • • The Blackguard neck profile, while historically accurate, isn't for everyone

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material AA Flame Maple
Fingerboard AA Flame Maple
Pickups Handwound '50/'51 Blackguard Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 21 Medium Vintage (47095)
Bridge Vintage Tele with Brass Saddles
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It simplifies the circuit, often resulting in a more direct and immediate signal path with increased clarity and a slightly more raw, less compressed feel.
It’s primarily cosmetic, but the thinner finish can contribute to slightly more resonance and openness compared to a heavier gloss finish.
It's a thinner profile than many modern necks, but the flame maple provides a smooth feel; comfort is subjective and depends on your hand size and playing style.

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