The iconic Fender Telecaster from 1952 is the definitive electric guitar that initiated the revolution and continues to be beloved even after all these years. With its straightforward design and distinctive tone unique to the Telecaster, this instrument has graced countless recordings and stages throughout its extensive lifespan. The Custom Shop '52 Telecaster faithfully captures the original essence in all its magnificence. It is available in six finishes and features a two-piece select ash body, a one-piece rift sawn maple neck with a comfortable '57 "soft V" profile, a vintage compound-radius (7.25"-9.5") fingerboard, and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets for comfortable play across all ranges.
The Custom Shop hand-wound '50/'51 Blackguard pickups deliver flawless vintage-correct tone, while the '51 modified Nocaster wiring allows players to blend both pickups in switch position 1. Additional features include a single-ply black phenolic pickguard, a '51-'54 Tele bridge with brass barrel saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a disk string tree. The package also includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.
SKU: 9235001559
Specs:
BODY:
Body Shape: '52 Telecaster
Body Material: 2-piece Select Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Super Heavy relic'd
Color: Aged Nocaster Blonde
NECK:
Neck Material: 1-piece Riftsawn Maple
Neck Shape: 1957 Soft V
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Radius: 7.25"-9.5" compound
Fingerboard Material: 1-piece Maple
Fingerboard Inlay: Micarta Black Dots
Number of Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.625"
Nut Material: Bone
HARDWARE:
Bridge/Tailpiece: 3-Saddle Vintage-style Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles
Tuners: Vintage-style
ELECTRONICS:
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop hand-wound '50/'51 Blackguard Single-coil
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop hand-wound '50/'51 Blackguard Single-coil
Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
Switching: 3-way blade pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: Fender, .010-.046
Case: Hardshell
