{"product_id":"pre-owned-fender-custom-shop-1951-telecaster-heavy-relic-faded-aged-nocaster-blonde-with-ohsc","title":"Pre Owned Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster HS Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde With OHSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/VINTAGE-electric-guitars_1_e69f4776-0a44-4f6e-bbbc-d710b71cd637_600x600.webp?v=1709323555\" alt=\"Used And Vintage Electric Guitars\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Bridge Pickup\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Middle Pickup\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Neck Pickup\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Controls\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Switching\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Configuration\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Bridge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Saddles\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Tuning Machines\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"String Tree\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Hardware\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Pickguard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Control Knobs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Switch Tip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Tremolo Arm Tip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Pickup covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"Neck Plate\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ar Au Ao\" id=\":16ih\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-controls=\":16kz\" aria-owns=\":16kz\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-multiline=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Message Body\" class=\"Am Al editable LW-avf tS-tW tS-tY\" tabindex=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Every now and then, the bus rolls back around to bring us a guitar that we previously had here - that's the case with this amazing Fender Custom Shop '51 Telecaster.  It's a killer example of what they do with vintage-styled instruments with modern tweaks.  We're glad to see it back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full write-up on what this guitar is all about, as well as the list of specs, see below - we could take what we originally wrote for this guitar and use it here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a killer Tele loaded with a humbucker, that happens to be rather light (7.1 lbs), you're in luck.  The techs have it setup to play perfectly, so it's ready to go with the original Custom Shop tweed case, Certificate of Authenticity and original paperwork.  This is a great find!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Beast of a Tele\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver since the Telecaster started making it's way around the world in the early 1950's, players have been modifying it in various ways.  The \"modular\" functionality of Fender guitars was part of Leo Fender's original vision - and players took full advantage of that.  Quite often, when someone wanted a bit more push out of their Tele, they would swap the single coil neck pickup for a humbucker.  In fact, this is one of the most famous mods, done by some of the most famous players.  In the 1970's, Fender recognized this and started offering the Tele Custom with a humbucker in the neck position.  This led to a long line of Tele's that have come out since.  But, for many players, what they want is the original early 50's style, modded in this manner.  This Custom Shop '51 Tele represents that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nitrocellulose lacquer Heavy Relic finish on the two-piece ash body imparts the broken-in look and feel of a guitar that saw the early days of rock 'n' roll and everything since.  The color is a period correct Nocaster Blonde, and with the single ply Black pickguard, you've got the most classic of all classic guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darkly tinted Quartersawn AA flame maple neck is stable and stunning.   For this one, we went with a slight different neck shape than what you normally find on an early 50's Tele.  Instead of the baseball bat style \"U\" shape, we chose the 57 Soft \"V\" neck carve.  This is an extremely comfortable neck for many players.  We also modernized it a bit by going with a 9.5” radius and 21 narrow tall frets for comfortable playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get that old school classic Tele twang, there's a Handwound Crushed Blackguard Tele pickup in the bridge position.  For the neck position, we choose the Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover humbucker with a nickel cover and black pickup ring.  \u003cspan\u003eCustomized dual-stack HS Tele wiring creates the perfect sonic balance between the two, with three-way switching and 250k (bridge) and 500k (neck) volume and tone potentiometers, a component that helps them “play nicely” with each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther features include a Nocaster bridge with Danny Gatton brass saddles (making it easier to intonate), vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disk string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome to Truetone Music to experience it today, or make it yours right here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.1 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # R126874\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel # 9235001033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Time Machine Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: 2-Piece Select Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Heavy Relic® Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: AA Flame Quartersawn Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Tint: Dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: 57 Style Soft \"V\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets Size: Narrow Tall (6105)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Nut: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth at 1st Fret: .880\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth at 12th Fret: .980\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition Inlays: Micarta Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Crushed Blackguard Tele® Single-Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover 4C Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring: Dual Stack HS Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. 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