2013 Fender Custom Shop '53 Telecaster Closet Classic Nocaster Blonde

This Fender Custom Shop ’52 Nocaster Relic captures the essence of one of the most iconic Telecasters ever made. With an ash body in classic Nocaster Blonde, flame maple neck, and period-correct hardware, this guitar nails the look, feel, and tone of the early-’50s workhorse. The ’51 Nocaster pickups deliver authentic Tele twang with plenty of punch, while the Greasebucket tone circuit keeps your highs crisp even as you roll off treble. A smooth 9.5" radius fretboard with Sanko 6105 frets and a comfortable 60-style Oval “C” neck profile make this a superbly playable vintage-style Tele.

Condition: This guitar is preowned and in very good condition. It has a couple of scrapes on the side and bottom edge that go through the finish, along with normal relic wear from the Custom Shop. Frets show minimal wear, and it plays and sounds fantastic.

Neck Depth: .82-.98

Body Wood: Ash
Body Spread: 2-Piece
Body Style: ’52 Telecaster
Body Finish: Lacquer
Color Option: Faded 1
Top Color: Nocaster Blonde
Neck Pickup: ’51 Nocaster NK CC RH/LH
Bridge Pickup: ’51 Nocaster BRG CC
Control Assembly: ’51 Nocaster CC
Pickguard: PGMATL Black 1-Ply Phenolic Lam
Bridge: Nocaster CC
Bridge Plates: Nocaster CC
Bridge Saddles: ’51 Vintage Tele CC
Output Jack: Vintage Tele CC
Neck Plate: Vintage Tele CC
Strings: 010-013-017-026-036-046
Strap Locks: None
Trem Arm: None
Trem Arm Tip: None
Neck Wood: Flame Maple
Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitro Lacquer
Fingerboard: Round Lam or Slab Rosewood (Dark)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Wire: Sanko 6105
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Neck Shape: 60 Style Oval “C”
Neck Thickness 1st Fret: .790"
Neck Thickness 12th Fret: .930"
Nut: Bone (GTR & B-ASS)
Nut Width: 1.630"
Butt Width: 2.200"
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
Headstock Decal: ’52–’60 Tele
Electronics: Mod Wiring, 3-Way Switch, Greasebucket Tone Circuit
Controls: ’51 Nocaster CC
Selector Switch: Vintage Tele
Switch Tip: Vintage Tele
Tone Knob: Nocaster CC
Volume Knob: Nocaster CC