{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-1953-telecaster-hs-heavy-relic-aged-natural","title":"Fender Custom Shop Limited '53 Tele HS Heavy Relic - Aged Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetronome Music is an Authorized Fender Dealer and Repair Facility. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstrument\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been opened and photographed. We will inspect it again prior to shipping to make sure it is \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% ready to play as soon as you receive it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease feel free to reach out to us with any special requests or questions. We are always happy to help:)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited '53 Telecaster HS, Heavy Relic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to capture the look, feel, and tone of a well-loved vintage instrument, this \u003c\/span\u003eLimited Edition Fender Custom Shop Telecaster\u003cspan\u003e features a stunning Heavy Relic finish over a beautifully resonant 2-piece ash body. Every detail has been carefully crafted to deliver authentic vintage character with modern playability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AA flame maple neck features a comfortable Large \"C\" profile with a silky-smooth worn finish that feels instantly familiar. A 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and jumbo 6100 frets provide effortless bends, smooth action, and exceptional comfort whether you're playing rhythm or lead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone comes from an outstanding pickup combination. The bridge is equipped with a hand-wound '50–'51 Blackguard single-coil, delivering the unmistakable twang and bite that made the Telecaster famous. In the neck position, a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover vintage-output humbucker adds warm, articulate tones with impressive clarity. Fender's innovative Dual-Stack HS Tele wiring pairs 250k and 500k potentiometers on the volume and tone controls, ensuring both pickups perform at their best while maintaining excellent balance across all switch positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reversed control plate provides improved access to the volume knob for players who like to make quick adjustments on the fly—a thoughtful modification that's both practical and player-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional premium features include a 50's Tele 7th Harm HB Black pickguard, Custom Shop vintage-style bridge, vintage-style tuning machines, and a genuine bone nut for enhanced sustain and tuning stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Limited Edition Telecaster also includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and Certificate of Authenticity, making it an exceptional instrument for players and collectors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERIAL #: R122920          WEIGHT: 7LBS 3OZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-4 no-padding-right\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eBODY: \u003c\/label\u003e2-Piece Off-Center Ash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eBODY FINISH:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrocellulose Lacquer, Heavy Relic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eBODY SHAPE: 52 Telecaster\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eBODY COLOR: Aged Natural\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003e\u003clabel\u003eNECK MATERIAL: AA Flamed Maple\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eNECK FINISH: DarkTint \u003c\/label\u003eNitrocellulose Lacquer, Relic NB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eNECK SHAPE:\u003cspan\u003e Large \"C\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNECK SPECS: 1st (.875\")  12th (.950\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eFINGERBOARD RADIUS: \u003c\/label\u003e9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eFINGERBOARD MATERIAL:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eFRET SIZE: Jumbo (\u003c\/label\u003e6100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eSCALE LENGTH: \u003c\/label\u003e25.5\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePOSITION INLAYS:\u003cspan\u003e Micarta Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eNUMBER OF FRETS: \u003c\/label\u003e21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eSTRING NUT: \u003c\/label\u003eBone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eNUT WIDTH: \u003c\/label\u003e1.650\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eBRIDGE PICKUP: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eNECK PICKUP:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Shop Hand-Wound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50-51 Blackguard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePICKUP CONFIGURATION: HS\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWIRING: Dual-Stack HS Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eBRIDGE: \u003c\/label\u003eCustom Shop Tele 51-54 WO PU, Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePICKGUARD:\u003cspan\u003e 50s Tele 7th Harm HB Black, Relic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eCONTROL KNOBS: Knurled\u003c\/label\u003e, Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003clabel\u003eSWITCH TIP: AM Vint Tele,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eHARDWARE FINISH: \u003c\/label\u003eNickel\/Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eTUNING MACHINES: \u003c\/label\u003eVintage Style, Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eSTRINGS: \u003c\/label\u003eNickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eFENDER CUSTOM SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fender Custom Shop instrument is extraordinary. 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