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Key Features
- Ash body ensures brilliant resonance and sustain
- Flame AA quarter-sawn neck enhances playability and tone
- Heavy relic finish offers a vintage aesthetic and feel
- Custom pickups deliver versatile, rich soundscapes
Fender Custom Shop '53 HS Tele Heavy Relic, Aged Butterscotch Blonde #R136843 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop '53 HS Tele Heavy Relic is a masterpiece that brings together vintage aesthetics and modern playability. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this guitar features an ash body for exceptional resonance and a sustain that's unmatched. The aged butterscotch blonde finish not only looks stunning but also feels like a well-loved instrument from the first touch. The heavy relic treatment adds an authentic, time-worn character that will appeal to players and collectors alike.
Its neck is fashioned from flame AA quarter-sawn maple, offering not just visual appeal but also enhancing the guitar's tonal quality and stability. The custom pickups, including a '51 Nocaster bridge pickup and a Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover at the neck, provide a versatile sound palette, from bright, twangy leads to warm, rich rhythms. The Fender Custom Shop '53 HS Tele Heavy Relic in Aged Butterscotch Blonde is truly a testament to Fender's legacy of craftsmanship and innovation, making it an exceptional choice for any guitarist.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionTimeless aesthetics
The Fender Custom Shop '53 HS Tele Heavy Relic stands out with its aged butterscotch blonde finish, meticulously applied to give it a truly vintage appearance. This heavy relic treatment not only embodies the guitar's storied past but also provides a unique, comfortable feel that mimics decades of natural wear and tear. The result is an instrument that looks as though it has been a beloved player's companion for years, offering an aesthetic that is both timeless and inspiring.
Exceptional resonance
At the heart of this guitar's exceptional sound is its carefully selected ash body, known for its bright, cutting tone and excellent sustain. This choice of wood contributes to a resonant quality that can be felt with each note played, ensuring that the guitar not only sounds fantastic but also feels alive in your hands. The ash body, combined with the guitar's construction, makes for an instrument that resonates with every strum, delivering clear, articulate tones that are ideal for a wide range of musical styles.
Enhanced playability
The neck of the '53 HS Tele Heavy Relic is crafted from flame AA quarter-sawn maple, a feature that not only adds to the guitar's stunning visual appeal but also enhances its playability. This type of wood provides increased stability and a smoother playing surface, allowing for faster, more comfortable hand movements across the fretboard. Coupled with a custom neck profile and jumbo frets, the guitar offers a playing experience that is both effortless and precise, catering to the needs of demanding players.
Versatile sound
This guitar's sonic versatility is made possible by its custom pickup configuration, featuring a '51 Nocaster bridge pickup and a Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover neck pickup. This combination allows for a wide range of tones, from the classic Telecaster twang to warm, full-bodied sounds perfect for jazz, blues, and everything in between. The custom wiring and control setup provide additional tonal flexibility, making the '53 HS Tele Heavy Relic capable of achieving the perfect sound for any musical scenario.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop '53 HS Tele Heavy Relic, Aged Butterscotch Blonde
- Product Code: 9232000936 #R136843
Body
- Material: Ash
- Finish: Heavy Relic, Nitro Lacquer
- Color: Butterscotch Blonde
- Construction: 7H Neck HB Rout with Heavy Dirty Checking
Neck & Fretboard
- Material: Flame AA Quarter-Sawn Maple
- Finish: Dark Tint Nitro Lacquer
- Profile: Large "C"
- Radius: 9.50"
- Frets: 21, Jumbo / 6100
- Nut Width: 1.625"
- Dot Spacing: Wide
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: Tele 51-54 WO PU REL
- Pickups: '51 Nocaster Relic (Bridge), Seymour Duncan SH55 Seth Lover 4C (Neck)
- Control Assembly: Dual Stack HS Tele Rel
- Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo, Relic
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
- Strings: .010-.046
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