2023 Fender Custom Shop Event Limited Edition '52 Blackguard HS Telecaster Relic - Aged White Blonde

The Fender Custom Shop 2023 Event Limited Edition Blackguard HS Telecaster Relic in Aged White Blonde! This remarkable guitar is a true testament to Fender's dedication to craftsmanship and innovation, offering a timeless design with modern craftsmenship.

The foundation of this masterpiece is a meticulously crafted two-piece off-center GTR Ash body, exuding classic charm while delivering premium resonance and sustain. The iconic '52 Tele body style, complete with a lacquered finish in Aged White Blonde, adds an element of vintage allure that's sure to captivate any guitar enthusiast.

Unleashing a wide range of tones, the Blackguard HS Tele is equipped with a  Seth Lover humbucker in the neck and a 50-51 Blackguard Tele pickup in the bridge that offer exceptional versatility. From rich, warm humbucker tones to twangy single-coil goodness, this guitar can effortlessly cover any musical genre.

The neck is crafted with the utmost attention to detail, featuring a 50's style truss rod, a 7.25 - 9.50 compound radius fretboard, and narrow-tall 6105 fret wire. The exquisite combination of a 1950 Blackguard neck shape, dark tint finish, and Micarta Black dot inlays exudes vintage elegance and ensures smooth playability.

Every detail of the Fender Custom Shop 2023 Event Limited Edition Blackguard HS Telecaster Relic - Aged White Blonde is thoughtfully designed to deliver an unparalleled playing experience. Whether you're a collector, a professional musician, or an avid enthusiast, this limited-edition masterpiece is sure to inspire your musical journey. Embrace the timeless allure and cutting-edge performance of the Blackguard HS Telecaster Relic, and unlock a world of sonic possibilities.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

  Highlights

Amazing Custom Shop build quality

2023 Event Limited Edition guitar

Classic Aged White Blonde lacquered finish

Dual-stack humbuckers for versatile tones, blending vintage warmth with modern power

Meticulously crafted 1950 Blackguard neck with a dark tint finish and Micarta Black dot inlays.

Vintage-style hardware, including 50s Tele pickguard, AM Vint Tele Rel switch tip, and 52 Tele Knurled Chr Rel volume knob

Includes a Deluxe Hardshell Case and Certificate of Authenticity

  Specifications

BODYWOOD TOP: GTR ASH OFF-CENTER 2PC

BODY STYLE: 52 TELE

BODY FINISH: LAC

COLOR: AGED WHITE BLONDE

PICKGUARD: 50S TELE 7TH HARM HB BLK REL

CONTROLS: DUAL STACK HS TELE AS REL

SWITCH TIP: AM VINT TELE REL

VOLUME KNOB: 52 TELE KNURLED CHR REL

NECK P/U: SD SH-55 SETH LOVER 4C REL

BRIDGE P/U: HW 50-51 BLACKGUARD REL

NECK: 53-55 TELE CC/REL

NECK FINISH: DARK TINT NCL

TRUSS ROD: 50'S

NO.OF FRETS: 21

TUNING KEYS: VINT W/FENDER LOGO REL

MOUNTING STYLE: 4 BOLT

HEAD STYLE: TELE

HEAD SCOOP: 52

HEAD THICKNESS: 0.575"

FRET WIRE: NARROW TALL / 6105

FACEDOTS: MICARTA BLACK .250

FRET BOARD RADIUS: 7.25 - 9.50 COMPOUND RADIUS

NUT WIDTH: 1.625"

BUTT WIDTH: 2.200"

NECK SHAPE: 1950 BLACKGUARD

NECK SPEC 1ST: .925"

12TH FRET: 1.00"

NECK BINDING: NO

NUT: BONE

SIDE DOTS: MICARTA BLACK 3/32"

DECAL: VINT SILVER FENDER TELE