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Upgraded pickups to Ron Ellis 52T / Standard Plus JL. Upgraded to Schaller strap locks. SPECS:BUILDER: Fender Custom ShopBODY TYPE: Solid BodyBODY WOOD: AshFINISH TYPE: Nitrocellulose LacquerFINISH COLOR: White BlondeAGING: Heavy RelicBACK FINISH: Nitrocellulose LacquerNECK WOOD: Maple Plain GrainFINGERBOARD: Maple Plain GrainNECK CARVE: 52 Style Streamline "U"SCALE LENGTH: 25.5"NECK DIMENSIONS: .860 - .920NECK RADIUS: 9.50"FRETS: 21 Sanko 6105NUT MATERIAL: BoneNECK FINISH: Nitrocellulose LacquerINLAYS: Micarta DotsSIDE DOTS: Micarta DotsNECK PICKUP: Ron Ellis Standard Plus JL (original not included)BRIDGE PICKUP: Ron Ellis 52T (original not included)PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Black BlackHARDWARE: NickelBRIDGE: 51/52 Telecaster RelicTUNERS: Vintage Nickel Fender RelicCONTROLS: 1 Master Volume, 1 Master Tone and 3-Way SwitchELECTRONICS: Modern WiringCASE: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Hardshell CaseMODEL: 1952 Telecaster Heavy Relic Streamline UWEIGHT: 6.3 LBS

The Fender Telecaster, known affectionately as the "Tele," emerged as the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, marking a significant milestone in music history. Its straightforward design and innovative sound paved the way for new trends in electric guitar manufacturing and popular music. Since its debut in the 1950s, the Telecaster has been celebrated for its versatility, serving artists across genres from country to jazz, rock, and beyond. Its solid construction, characterized by a single-cutaway body made typically from alder or ash and a bolt-on maple neck, contributes to its distinct, bright, and cutting tone as well as a warm, mellow sound depending on pickup selection. With minor modifications over the years, the Telecaster has remained largely faithful to its original design, featuring two single-coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, and simple volume and tone controls. This enduring design has kept the Telecaster relevant and in continuous production, solidifying its status as a beloved icon in the guitar world.