This Fender Custom Shop LTD 1953 Telecaster Heavy Relic captures the raw character and unmistakable tone of early Blackguard Teles with meticulous Custom Shop craftsmanship. Finished in a beautifully aged Nocaster Blonde lacquer, the lightweight 2-piece ash body delivers classic Tele snap, clarity, and resonance.

The AAA flame quarter-sawn maple neck features a comfortable ’54 “U” profile, compound 7.25"–9.5" radius, and 6105 frets, offering a perfect balance of vintage feel and modern playability. A pair of Hand-Wound pickups — Twisted Tele neck and Original Blackguard bridge — provide authentic early-’50s Tele tones with punchy attack, rich mids, and sparkling highs.

Vintage-style hardware, a Nocaster bridge, and Heavy Relic treatment complete the look and feel of a well-loved original, making this a standout Custom Shop Tele built for players who appreciate true vintage-inspired tone and vibe.

Body Wood: Ash
Body Spread: 2-Piece
Body Style: ’52 Telecaster
Body Finish: Lacquer
Color Option: Aged
Top Color: Nocaster Blonde
Neck Pickup: HW Twisted Tele NK Relic
Bridge Pickup: HW Original Blackguard BRG Relic
Control Assembly: Fat ’50s Tele Relic
Pickguard: ’51 Nocaster Relic
Bridge: Nocaster w/o P/U Gatton Relic
Bridge Plates: Nocaster Relic
Bridge Saddles: Vintage Tele Relic
Output Jack: Engraved LTD Edition w/o Serial Relic
Neck Plate: None
Strings: .010–.046
Strap Locks: None
Trem Arm: None
Trem Arm Tip: None
Neck Wood: Flame AAA Quarter Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard: None (Maple Neck)
Frets: 21
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall (.6105)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"–9.5" Compound Radius
Neck Shape: 1954 “U”
Neck Thickness (1st Fret): .940"
Neck Thickness (12th Fret): .970"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650"
Butt Width: 2.200"
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
Headstock Decal: Vintage Silver Fender Tele
Electronics: Fat ’50s Tele Wiring
Controls: Fat ’50s Tele
Selector Switch: Vintage Tele
Switch Tip: Vintage Tele
Tone Knob: ’52 Tele Knurled Chrome
Volume Knob: ’52 Tele Knurled Chrome