Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic Faded Violin Burst

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£4,999.00

This is a New Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic Faded Violin Burst from Fender Custom Shop, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic is a raw road-worn take on one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made. Finished in Faded Violin Burst with an extreme ageing treatment it captures the look and feel of a Tele thats seen decades of hard touring and studio work. The 2-piece select ash body delivers the unmistakable snap and bite of a classic Blackguard while the flash coat lacquer allows the wood to resonate freely giving you a lively responsive tone with plenty of character and depth. A 1-piece quartersawn maple neck shaped to a 1957 Soft “V” profile provides a substantial yet comfortable grip paired with a 9.5 inch radius for a slightly more forgiving feel than vintage spec. Narrow tall frets make bends easier while keeping a traditional playing response. Loaded with Custom Shop hand-wound 50–51 Blackguard pickups this Tele delivers everything from sharp cutting bridge tones to warm rounded neck sounds. With vintage-style hardware and a stripped-back control layout its a pure expressive instrument built for players who want classic tone with serious attitude.

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Fender Custom Shop

Fender Custom Shop is represented by a substantial selection of electric guitars, particularly Telecaster and Esquire models with Relic, Heavy Relic, Journeyman and Closet Classic finishes. The current listings include 1950s, 1960s and limited-edition variations, with differences in neck wood, fingerboard, pickups and ageing treatment. These are not interchangeable versions: compare the exact model, scale, neck profile, pickup specification, bridge, finish and condition. The individual Gear4music listing is the authority for the serialised instrument shown.

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Electric Guitars

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Guitar

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Electric Guitar

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Telecaster

The Telecaster is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made, first introduced by Fender in the early 1950s. Known for its simple design, solid body, and distinctive twang, it became the go-to instrument for country, rock, blues, and punk players alike. Its two single-coil pickups deliver bright, cutting tones with great clarity, making it perfect for both rhythm and lead work. The Tele’s bolt-on neck, smooth playability, and rugged build have helped it remain a timeless classic — a true workhorse guitar that’s still inspiring musicians over 70 years after its debut.