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Fender Custom Shop AO25-60 52 TELE NOS MN HBL

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This item is warranted for 3 years
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Ref.: 421975

Description

The Essentials to Know About the Fender Custom Shop Custom Built 1952 Telecaster (Ash) Guitar

  • ?NOS? Finish faithful to 1952: vintage-new look, nitro ?Honey Blonde? lacquer on a lightweight ash body.
  • ?Josefina Master Wound? Single-Coil Pickups for precise twang, crystalline highs, and exemplary dynamics.
  • ?Modern Tele? 4-Position Wiring offering series/parallel options to expand the tonal palette without betraying the Tele?s DNA.
  • Optimized Playability: 9.5" radius, Narrow Tall 6105 frets, and compensated brass saddles bridge for reliable intonation.

The ?Blackguard? Reimagined by the Custom Shop

Born in the early 1950s, the ?Blackguard? Telecaster defined the sound of early rockers, from country to rhythm and blues. This Custom Built 1952 model replicates the original aesthetics and craftsmanship (ash/maple, nitro lacquer) while applying the modern tolerances of the Fender Custom Shop. The result: a collectible instrument ready for stage and studio, with the consistency and reliability of a contemporary guitar.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Designed for demanding guitarists, it will appeal to vintage purists as well as pros seeking a responsive and precise Tele. Perfect for country, blues, classic rock, americana, and pop, it shines both in crisp rhythm and expressive lead playing. Its comfort (9.5" radius and 6105 frets) facilitates bends, vibratos, and modern playing without sacrificing the character of the 1950s.

Sound

The ash body provides attack, clarity, and tight lows, while the one-piece maple neck enhances snap and transient precision. The hand-wound single-coil pickups by Josefina Campos deliver an articulate tone, singing mids, and bright highs. The 4-position selector adds a series mode, thicker and more powerful for riffs and solos, alongside the classic clear and snappy positions. The compensated brass saddles offer sustain and tuning accuracy while preserving the typical twang of a 1952 Tele.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To respect the spirit and playability: nickel steel strings 10-46 (or 09-42 depending on your touch) suited for the 25.5" scale length, curved capo for electric guitars with a 9.5" radius, and a hard shell Telecaster case (Fender Tele/Strat style) for optimal protection.

Technical Specifications

Body

  • Wood: Ash
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer ?NOS? (New Old Stock)
  • Color: ?Honey Blonde?

Neck

  • Wood: One-piece maple
  • Profile: ?1950 Blackguard?
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, ?Medium Tint?
  • Scale Length: 25.5" / 648 mm
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
  • Nut Width: 1.650" / 42 mm
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Frets: Narrow Tall 6105
  • Inlays: Black dots with wide spacing at the 12th fret

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Base model with ?Josefina Master Wound? upgrade (single-coil)
  • Bridge Pickup: Base model with ?Josefina Master Wound? upgrade (single-coil)
  • Wiring: ?Modern Tele? with 4-position selector (classic positions + series mode)
  • Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone

Miscellaneous

  • Bridge: Tele plate with compensated brass saddles
  • Pickguard: 1-ply black phenolic
  • Serial Number: R136849
  • Weight: 3240 g
  • Routing Type: NOS (New Old Stock)
  • Origin: USA ? Fender Custom Shop
  • Model: Custom Built 1952 Telecaster (Ash)
Brand reference number: 9237003113-R136849
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