Fender Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic
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Fender
Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
525354
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Tele Blackguard Thinline Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$7,038.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
