Description
Built by Fender Masterbuilder Levi Perry, this 1950s Telecaster Masterbuilt Heavy Relic brings together vintage aesthetics, high-end craftsmanship, and premium hand-wound electronics for an authentic old-school feel. Finished in Heavy Relic Natural 3-Color Sunburst, this Tele exudes the worn-in look of a well-loved instrument while maintaining modern playability.
The two-piece ash body delivers the classic Tele resonance and sustain, while the dark-tinted maple neck is shaped to a comfortable '65 Strat C profile, providing a smooth, broken-in feel. The 9.5 fingerboard radius paired with 6105 Narrow Tall frets offers easy bending and effortless playability, making this an ideal instrument for players who love vintage specs with modern performance.
Under the hood, Josefina Hand-Wound pickups provide era-accurate tone with extra refinement. The Twisted Tele Relic neck pickup delivers warm, articulate cleans, while the Loaded '51 Nocaster Relic bridge pickup packs punchy, twang-filled bite. The Fat '50s Tele wiring ensures a full-bodied, dynamic response with excellent clarity.
True to the Heavy Relic treatment, the nitrocellulose lacquer finish has been expertly aged, with hardware that carries the same worn-in aesthetic. Vintage-style Fender logo tuners, a '52 Parchment Relic pickguard, and knurled chrome relic control knobs round out the details.
This Masterbuilt Fender Custom Shop Telecaster is a stunning blend of history, craftsmanship, and playability-ready to be played, recorded, and admired for years to come. Includes original hardshell case.
Specifications:
- Finish: Heavy Relic Natural 3-Color Sunburst, Nitro Lacquer
- Body: 2-Piece Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Neck Profile: '65 Strat "C"
- Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitro Lacquer
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .820"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .975"
- Truss Rod: 50's Style
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
- Fingerboard Inlay: Micarta Black (.250)
- Side Dots: Micarta Black (3/32")
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall / 6105
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Vintage with Fender Logo Relic
- Pickguard: '52 Tele Parchment Relic
- Control Knobs: '52 Tele Knurled Chrome Relic
- Controls: Fat '50s Tele Relic
- Output Jack: Vintage Tele
- Neck Pickup: Josefina Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Relic
- Middle Pickup: None
- Bridge Pickup: Josefina Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster Relic
- Case: Original Hardshell Case
