In 2023, Fender Custom Shop launched the Limited Edition Reverse '50s Telecaster Relic. It features a two - piece select ash offset seam body, which gives the guitar a lively resonance, balanced highs, and a sweet midrange. The guitar comes with hand - wound pickups with a unique twist and an amazing Relic finish in four classic colors: Aged Cimarron Red, Aged White Blonde, Aged Black, and Burnt Copper Metallic. The Relic treatment, with fine finish checking on the body and signs of wear like scars, dings, and dents from the lower bout up the neck, tells the story of a well - played guitar from club and bar gigs. The hand - wound '50 - '51 Blackguard pickups (with a reverse angle bridge pickup) offer those much - desired early - '50s Telecaster tones, with clear, smooth highs and well - balanced mids and lows. The reverse control plate has Modified Nocaster® Wiring for more versatility. Other top - notch features include a one - piece rift sawn maple neck with a '57 style soft 'V' back - shape, a 7.25' to 9.5' vintage compound radius fretboard, 21 medium vintage frets, a single - ply parchment pickguard, a reverse angle Nocaster® bridge with RSD compensated brass saddles, vintage - style tuning machines, a bone nut, a disc string tree, a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Nocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Neck Profile: 1957 Soft 'V'; Fretboard Material: 1 - Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' to 9.5' Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Jescar Medium Vintage (47095); Fretboard Inlays: Black Micarta Dot, 0.25' (6.35 mm); Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound '50 - '51 Blackguard (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand - Wound '50 - '51 Blackguard (Neck); Bridge: 3 - Saddle Reverse '51 Nocaster® with RSD Saddles; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Eggshell; Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406; Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style with Fender® Logo; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Included Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity.
Using this Fender guitar is a breeze. First, tune it up using the vintage - style tuning machines with the Fender logo. Once it's in tune, you're ready to start playing. You can adjust the tones using the pickups and the reverse control plate with Modified Nocaster® Wiring to get that early - '50s Telecaster sound you love. When not in use, always store it in the deluxe hardshell case to protect it from damage. As for maintenance, keep the guitar clean by wiping it gently with a soft cloth after each use. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to sound dull or show signs of wear. Also, make sure to keep the guitar in a stable environment, away from extreme heat, cold, and humidity. This will help preserve its beautiful finish and keep it playing great for years to come.
