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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Heavy Relic from the Time Machine Collection captures the raw spirit and unmistakable tone of one of the most influential electric guitars ever built. Its 2-piece ash body finished in aged Nocaster Blonde with heavy relic checking delivers authentic vintage character, while the rift-sawn maple neck with a substantial ’51 U profile offers a bold, comfortable feel that invites expressive playing. A pair of hand-wound Blackguard Tele pickups produce the classic snap, twang, and punch that defined early Telecasters. Meticulously crafted by the Fender Custom Shop, this Time Machine ’52 Tele is both an inspiring performer and a highly collectible investment-grade instrument.
- Model
- 1952 Telecaster Heavy Relic (B52 Telecaster Hvy Rel)
- Series
- Fender Custom Shop
- Collection
- Time Machine
- Finish
- Heavy Checking Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color
- Aged Nocaster Blonde
Body
- Body Wood
- 2-Piece Ash
- Body Style
- Telecaster
- Relic Level
- Heavy Relic
Neck
- Neck Material
- Rift-Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape
- 1951 “U”
- Fingerboard
- Maple
- Fingerboard Radius
- 9.5"
- Frets
- Narrow Tall (6150 style)
- Nut Width
- 1.650"
- Nut Material
- Bone
Hardware
- Bridge
- Vintage Tele Bridge with 3 Brass Saddles
- Tuners
- Vintage Style
- Pickguard
- 1-Ply Black
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel/Chrome
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup
- Hand-Wound Blackguard Tele
- Neck Pickup
- Hand-Wound Blackguard Tele
- Switch
- 3-Way Tele
- Controls
- Master Volume, Master Tone
Other
- Case
- Fender Custom Shop Case
- Traveler #
- 1276219-000002
- Weight
- 7lbs 3oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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