Fender Custom Shop LTD 1953 Telecaster Heavy Relic Nocaster Blonde (685)

This Fender Custom Shop LTD 1953 Telecaster Heavy Relic captures the raw character and unmistakable tone of early Blackguard Teles with meticulous Custom Shop craftsmanship. Finished in a beautifully aged Nocaster Blonde lacquer, the lightweight 2-piece ash body delivers classic Tele snap, clarity, and resonance.

The AAA flame quarter-sawn maple neck features a comfortable ’54 “U” profile, compound 7.25"–9.5" radius, and 6105 frets, offering a perfect balance of vintage feel and modern playability. A pair of Hand-Wound pickups — Twisted Tele neck and Original Blackguard bridge — provide authentic early-’50s Tele tones with punchy attack, rich mids, and sparkling highs.

Vintage-style hardware, a Nocaster bridge, and Heavy Relic treatment complete the look and feel of a well-loved original, making this a standout Custom Shop Tele built for players who appreciate true vintage-inspired tone and vibe.

Body Wood: Ash
Body Spread: 2-Piece
Body Style: ’52 Telecaster
Body Finish: Lacquer
Color Option: Aged
Top Color: Nocaster Blonde
Neck Pickup: HW Twisted Tele NK Relic
Bridge Pickup: HW Original Blackguard BRG Relic
Control Assembly: Fat ’50s Tele Relic
Pickguard: ’51 Nocaster Relic
Bridge: Nocaster w/o P/U Gatton Relic
Bridge Plates: Nocaster Relic
Bridge Saddles: Vintage Tele Relic
Output Jack: Engraved LTD Edition w/o Serial Relic
Neck Plate: None
Strings: .010–.046
Strap Locks: None
Trem Arm: None
Trem Arm Tip: None
Neck Wood: Flame AAA Quarter Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard: None (Maple Neck)
Frets: 21
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall (.6105)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"–9.5" Compound Radius
Neck Shape: 1954 “U”
Neck Thickness (1st Fret): .940"
Neck Thickness (12th Fret): .970"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650"
Butt Width: 2.200"
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
Headstock Decal: Vintage Silver Fender Tele
Electronics: Fat ’50s Tele Wiring
Controls: Fat ’50s Tele
Selector Switch: Vintage Tele
Switch Tip: Vintage Tele
Tone Knob: ’52 Tele Knurled Chrome
Volume Knob: ’52 Tele Knurled Chrome