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The Fender Custom Shop 52 Telecaster Heavy Relic is a true veteran of the stage. It's been played and loved for decades - and it's got the scars to prove it! Fender's Custom Shop have poured an extraordinary amount of detail into the Heavy Relic finish, individually aging every single component down to the last screw!
And while its looks may be grizzled and worn, its sound is sharp, modern and dynamic thanks to the Twisted Tele pickups that are uniquely voiced for each position. Paired with a supremely comfortable '65 "C" shape maple neck with narrow tall frets and an updated 9.5" radius, it presents the feel of Tele that's been customised over the years to deliver the ultimate balance of sound and performance. Complete with the appointments you'd expect like nitro lacquer finishing, a bone nut, accurate '50s hardware, and a deluxe hard shell case, the '52 Heavy Relic Telecaster is a must have for any enthusiast.
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Built to deliver searing hot Telecaster tones, this Relic'd '52 Custom Shop infuses a vintage voice with a modern-style output. Each pickup boasts an individual sonic character thanks to their position tailoring ,so you'll have tonnes of versatility in your sound. The neck's taller bobbin accommodates more windings for a fiery and rich tone, while the bridge pickups shorter bobbin exudes a dark, full-bodied midrange.
The neck's formvar-coated magnet wire introduces brightness and sparkle to the sound, while the bridge's enamel-coated wire adds a warm vintage voice to your notes. And with both pickups featuring flush mounted polepieces for an even string response, and higher output alnico 5 magnets for focused and enhanced dynamics, the Twisted Tele pickup set will take your tone to the next level.
What makes a Fender Custom Shop guitar so special? There's an endless list of answers. But one of the most recognised features is the relic finishes. The 52 Telecaster features a Heavy Relic finish for that sought-after worn guitar look.
It gives it a personality that just isn't there on a fresh factory finish, and the Custom Shop team execute it with enormous detail. Every single component has undergone meticulous aging process to mirror a genuine '50s instrument that's been rocking stages for decades.
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender 52 Telecaster comes with a tweed case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the tweed case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
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