Descrizione
Even though there were earlier designs, 1952 is considered the first year of production for the venerable Tele®, and the 1952 Telecaster Relic is a premium example of this design, slightly tweaked for modern players. All the classic “Blackguard” touches are here: 1-ply Black phenolic pickguard, ash body with classic Blonde finish and medium-tint riftsawn maple neck with “ Custom 65 Strat”C”-shaped profile. The first Telecaster had some subtle changes from the ’51 nocaster, including a slow transition from slot-head screws to Phillips-head, reflected here by both types appearing (as happened on some models). Three different lacquer finish packages are available, giving it everything from the look of a well-loved instrument, to the aesthetics of a tried-and-true road dog. Not only does a lacquer finish let the body wood “breathe” with sustain, it wears in a personal way and is an authentic original-era element.
We wanted to give this guitar the fattest, gruntiest tone you’ve ever heard from a Tele, so we loaded it with a pair of Hand-Wound ’51 Nocaster single-coil pickups, tied together with Fat ‘50s Tele wiring and a 3-way pickup switch. Other features include 10”-radius fingerboard, 21 6105 frets, ‘51/’54 bridge with brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and round string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
General
Body
Neck
Electronics
Hardware
Miscellaneous
We wanted to give this guitar the fattest, gruntiest tone you’ve ever heard from a Tele, so we loaded it with a pair of Hand-Wound ’51 Nocaster single-coil pickups, tied together with Fat ‘50s Tele wiring and a 3-way pickup switch. Other features include 10”-radius fingerboard, 21 6105 frets, ‘51/’54 bridge with brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and round string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
Specs
General
Model Name: | 1952 Telecaster® Heavy Relic®, Maple Fingerboard, Aged Nocaster Blonde |
Model Number: | 9237000299 |
Series: | Time Machine Custom Order |
Color: | Aged Nocaster Blonde |
Body
Body Shape: | Telecaster® |
Body Material: | Ash |
Body Finish: | Lacquer |
Neck
Neck Material: | Rift Sawn Maple |
Neck Shape: | 1965 Strat “C” |
Scale Length: | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 10″ (241 mm) |
Number of Frets: | 21 |
Fret Size: | 6105 Narrow Tall |
String Nut: | Bone |
Nut Width: | 1.650″ (42 mm) |
Headstock: | Telecaster® |
Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt |
Neck Finish: | Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Fingerboard: | Maple |
Position Inlays: | Black Dot |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’51 Nocaster® |
Neck Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’51 Nocaster® |
Controls: | Master Volume, Master Tone |
Pickup Switching: | 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
Pickup Configuration: | SS |
Hardware
Bridge: | 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Saddles |
Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style with Fender Logo |
Orientation: | Right-Hand |
Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
Pickguard: | 1-Ply Black |
Control Knobs: | Knurled Flat-Top |
Switch Tips: | Black |
Miscellaneous
Strings: | Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges) |
Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticit |