2022 Fender Custom Shop 52 Telecaster Heavy Relic Aged Nocaster Blonde

The 2022 Fender Custom Shop '52 Telecaster Heavy Relic in Aged Nocaster Blonde captures the unmistakable character of an early-1950s Blackguard Telecaster, complete with the look and feel of a well-played vintage instrument. Part of Fender's Time Machine collection, this guitar features a carefully selected two-piece ash body finished in flash coat lacquer with extensive Heavy Relic aging and checking. The classic Aged Nocaster Blonde finish, single-ply black pickguard, and aged chrome/nickel hardware recreate the iconic appearance of Fender's earliest Telecasters, while the Custom Shop's meticulous attention to detail brings authentic vintage character to every aspect of the instrument.

The rift-sawn maple neck features a substantial '57 Style Soft "V" profile with custom dimensions measuring .880" at the first fret and .990" at the 12th. A 7.25" to 9.5" compound-radius fingerboard and 21 narrow tall 6105 frets provide a comfortable combination of vintage feel and modern playability. A pair of hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard single-coil pickups delivers the unmistakable twang, punch, and dynamic response of an early Telecaster, with plenty of clarity and warmth across both positions. The '51 Modified Nocaster wiring adds tonal versatility while preserving the guitar's traditional character. A vintage-style three-saddle bridge, Fender-logo tuning machines, and period-correct appointments complete this beautifully executed Custom Shop tribute to one of the most influential electric guitars ever made.

Condition: Excellent - Features factory Heavy Relic aging

Year: 2022
Model: Fender Custom Shop '52 Telecaster Heavy Relic
Collection: 2022 Collection - Time Machine
Color: Aged Nocaster Blonde
Body Style: '52 Telecaster
Body Wood: 2-Piece Sorted Ash
Body Finish: Heavy Relic Flash Coat Lacquer with Heavy Checking
Finish Treatment: Heavy Relic
Neck Wood: Rift-Sawn Maple
Neck Shape: '57 Style Soft "V"
Neck Finish: Heavy Relic Flash Coat Lacquer
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Wood: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"–9.5" Compound Radius
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall / 6105
Position Inlays: Micarta Black .250" Dots
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.625"
Butt Width: 2.200"
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: .880"
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: .990"
Truss Rod: '50s Style
Headstock: '52 Telecaster
Headstock Thickness: .575"
Headstock Decal: Vintage Silver Fender Telecaster
Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard Neck Single-Coil, Relic
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard Bridge Single-Coil, Relic
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: '51 Modified Nocaster Wiring
Pickup Switching: Vintage Telecaster Selector Switch
Switch Tip: American Vintage Telecaster, Relic
Control Knobs: '52 Telecaster Knurled Chrome, Relic
Bridge: '51-'54 Telecaster Vintage-Style Bridge, Relic
Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel, Relic
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo, Relic
Pickguard: '51 Nocaster, Relic
Neck Plate: V Logo Custom Shop, Relic
Output Jack: Vintage Telecaster
String Tree: Vintage Disk '50-'55, Relic
Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed