Seventy years ago, in the fall of 1951, the revolutionary Fender Telecaster was introduced. At that time, new technology like television 'telecasts' was the future, and Leo Fender's Telecaster was part of that exciting wave. It's still one of the most played, iconic, and revered instruments in popular music today. For 2021, the Custom Shop pays tribute to the original Telecaster that transformed music and the electric - guitar world. This Limited Edition 1951 Telecaster comes in six unique aging packages: NOS, Deluxe Closet Classic, Journeyman Relic®, Relic, Heavy Relic, and Super Heavy Relic. It features a two - piece select ash body for great tone, a one - piece AA flame quartersawn maple neck with a 10/’56 “V” profile for a comfortable hold, and a 7.25” - 9.5” vintage compound - radius fingerboard with 21 narrow tall frets for excellent feel and playability. The hand - wound ’50 - ’51 Blackguard pickups are connected to ’51 modified “Nocaster®” wiring, offering a similar sound to the original with a blender pot and a brighter rhythm setting in the neck position. Other highlights include a black phenolic pickguard, a ’51 - ’54 Tele bridge with brass saddles, vintage - style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a disk string tree. It also comes with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Telecaster; Body Material: Premium 2 - Piece Lightweight Ash; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' to 9.5' Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: Micarta Black Dot; Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand - Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Neck); Bridge: 3 - Saddle Vintage - Style Strings - Through - Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Black Phenolic; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
Using your Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster Relic Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the vintage - style tuning machines. Plug it into your amplifier and adjust the settings on the amp and the guitar's controls to get your desired sound. You can use the blender pot and the unique wiring to create different tones. When you're done playing, always put it back in the deluxe hardshell case to protect it from damage. For maintenance, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and sweat. Wipe down the body and fretboard to keep them looking good. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the guitar a great look, but it's a bit delicate, so avoid scratching it. Also, keep the guitar in a place with stable humidity and temperature to prevent the wood from warping. If you need to change the strings, use the nickel - plated steel strings of the recommended gauges (.010 -.046). The bone nut and disk string tree help with string action and tuning stability, so make sure they're in good condition. And don't forget, your guitar comes with a certificate of authenticity, which adds to its value and collectibility.
