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Key Features
- Travel in time with authentic '50s sounds
- Elevate your playing experience with the ease and comfort of a 1954 U-shaped maple neck
- Unleash your full potential with distinct tonal qualities of a hand wound OBG bridge pickup
- Achieve effortless performance courtesy of vintage-style tuning machines and Gatton bridge
Fender Custom Shop '53 Tele DLX Closet Classic, Aged Nocaster Blonde Overview
The Fender Custom Shop '53 Tele DLX Closet Classic is a high-quality replica of the original 1953 Telecaster. With its hand-wound OBG "Original Blackguard" and Twisted Tele pickups, this guitar delivers an authentic '50s sound with unmatched clarity and richness, providing you with a wide range of tonal possibilities that can't be found in other instruments. Experience endless creative possibilities with the master volume, master tone, and 3-way switch controls.
In addition to the exceptional pickups and controls, this guitar's build and craftsmanship are what make it truly iconic. The body is made from aged ash and finished in an elegant, aged nocaster blonde colour. Its neck is made of maple and has a comfortable 1954 U shape, paired with a 7.25"-9.5" radius fingerboard with twenty-one narrow tall frets and black dot inlays. All these elements contribute to the guitar's playability, making it easy to play even for extended periods. The '53 Tele DLX Closet Classic is a top-tier guitar that showcases Fender's dedication to quality and attention to detail.
Product Ref: 241781
Full Description
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Equipped with two hand-wound pickups, the OBG bridge and a Twisted Tele neck, the '53 Tele DLX offers exceptional tonal qualities that allow you to achieve a wide range of sounds. Its vintage-style OBG pickup produces twangy tones, perfect for country and rock music, while the Twisted Tele delivers warm and full-bodied sounds that are ideal for blues and jazz. This combination of pickups provides you with versatile tonal options that you can shape to fit your playing style and musical genre.
You can further shape your sound with the included controls. The master volume allows you to adjust the overall output level of the guitar, while the master tone lets you dial in the brightness or warmth of the tone. Also included is a 3-way switch, which offers three different pickup combinations, giving you even more tonal options. And thanks to the fat '50s wiring, it's ensured that the guitar's sound remains clear and articulate, even when playing at high volumes. Discover endless tonal possibilities.
Perfect playability
Crafted with top-quality materials and exceptional attention to detail, this model offers a comfortable and enjoyable playing experience. Its 1954 U-shaped maple neck and 7.25"-9.5" radius fingerboard featuring twenty-one narrow tall frets and black dot inlays provide you with a smooth playing experience, while its vintage-style tuning machines and Gatton bridge with compensated brass barrel saddles make performance effortless. These features make the guitar a pleasure to play for extended periods. Each and every detail of this classic Tele benefits performers of all levels, from professionals to aspiring guitarists. Its high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail make it a comfortable and easy-to-play instrument, while its tonal capabilities give you endless possibilities to shape your sound.
A guitar so good it had to be remade
The original 1953 Telecaster is a guitar that has become an icon in the music industry. With its unique shape, single-cutaway body, and bolt-on neck design, it was a revolutionary instrument at the time of its release. Its simplicity and versatility made it a favourite among guitarists of all genres, from country and rock to blues and jazz. The combination of its bright, twangy tone and its comfortable playability made it a staple in the music industry, and it quickly became one of the most popular electric guitars of all time.
Over the years, the 1953 Telecaster has been remade countless times, with different variations and upgrades reflecting changes in technology and musical trends. The Fender Custom Shop '53 Tele DLX Closet Classic is just one example of a modern take on this classic guitar. These remakes pay homage to the original design while incorporating new features and upgrades that make them even better instruments for modern musicians. Despite the countless remakes and variations, the 1953 Telecaster remains a beloved instrument and a symbol of the rich history of electric guitar music.
Specifications
- Product Code: 9236080867 #R128603
Body and Bridge
- Material: Ash
- Shape: Telecaster
- Colour: Aged Nocaster Blonde
- Bridge: Vintage-Style Nocaster Bridge w/ Compensated Brass Barrel Saddles
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: 1954 U
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"-9.5"
- Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
- Inlays: Black Dot
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Handwound OBG "Original Blackguard"
- Neck Pickup: Handwound Twisted Tele
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Switch, Fat '50s Tele Wiring
- Pickguard: Single-Ply Black Phenolic
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Saddles: Gatton Bridge
- Case: Hardshell
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