Fender Tele Custom HS ACFM Relic
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Tele Custom HS ACFM Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
532146
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Tele Custom HS ACFM Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$6,048.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously refined Tele, blending vintage vibes with modern playability. The roasted maple neck is a game-changer, and the pairing of a Texas Special with a Josefina humbucker gives you a surprising amount of tonal range. It’s perfect for players seeking a premium-priced, relic'd Tele with a unique voice, especially those who appreciate a comfortable neck profile and a touch of boutique character.
Product Description
- Fender Tele Custom HS ACFM Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- Body: Ash
- Neck: roasted AAA flamed maple
- Slab-fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: '60s Oval "C"
- Double body binding
- Scale: 648 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Nut: Bone
- 21 Frets (6105)
- Pickups: hand-wound Texas Special single coil (bridge) and Custom Shop Josefina hand-wound Paul Waller designed humbucker (neck)
- H-S Tele Dual-Stack 250/500k Wiring
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Vintage Tele bridge with RSD brass saddles
- Vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic
- Incl. certificate and case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a remarkably smooth feel.
- • Texas Special bridge pickup delivers that classic Tele twang with surprising clarity.
- • Josefina humbucker provides thick, warm tones ideal for rhythm and lead work.
- • Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument's character.
CONS
- • The aged finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
- • The weight, typical of ash-bodied Teles, can be a factor for extended playing sessions.
- • The H-S configuration limits versatility compared to standard Telecaster setups.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted AAA Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Texas Special (bridge), Custom Shop Josefina Paul Waller designed Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 (6105)
Bridge
Vintage Tele with RSD Brass Saddles
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Josefina pickups are known for their higher output and richer harmonics, offering a more aggressive and articulate sound than standard Fender humbuckers.
The ACFM Relic process aims for authenticity; it’s not just cosmetic. The wear patterns are carefully applied to mimic years of genuine playing, affecting the instrument’s resonance slightly.
It shines in blues, classic rock, and roots music, offering a great balance of twang and warmth. While versatile, it’s not equally suited for all genres like a standard S-style Tele.
