Fender Custom Shop LTD 1951 HS Telecaster Relic 2024

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2024 Custom Shop Telecaster — genuine neck humbucker specs Based on a ’51 Nocaster, this Custom Shop Tele features an aged Nocaster Blonde finish, offset 2-piece ash body, and a one-piece ’51-style maple neck with a thick V profile. Built and finished to premium specs with modern playability updates and vintage tone. Specs - Micawber-style: Modeled after Keith Richards’ beloved modified Tele. - Model basis: ’51 Nocaster - Finish: Aged Nocaster Blonde (Flash Coat lacquer, ultra-thin) - Body: Offset 2-piece ash - Neck: One-piece ’51 Nocaster–type maple (thick V) - Fingerboard: Maple, compound radius 7.25" → 9.5" - Frets: 21, Medium Vintage (JESCAR 47095) - Pickups: Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover (neck), hand-wound Crushed Blackguard Tele (bridge) - Scale: Long scale - Weight: 3.25 kg - Year: 2024 - Accessories: Original hard case, certificate, official spec sheet, etc. (Please check on the last photo.) Tone & playability - Neck humbucker: Delivers moderate warmth without boominess which is typical of teles; tight response and excellent for funk strumming—a well-balanced “good neck humbucker.” - Bridge pickup: Classic Tele snap and clarity but with minimal harshness. - Middle/mix position: Smooth, acoustic-like, light, and very pleasant blend of both pickups. - Overall: Thick, substantial neck feel; lightweight ash body; premium electronics and ultra-thin lacquer produce an exceptional, high-quality Tele tone. Condition - Professionally inspected and setup at Astronauts Guitars for optimal playability — arrives ready to play. - Damages: Relic-treated; no suspicious damage found—likely almost mint structurally. - Frets: Virtually no wear. - Neck: Straight, no warp or twist. - Truss rod: functioning normally in both directions. - Setup: Ready to play. We set the string height at 12th fret — 1.5 mm (1st string), 1.75 mm (6th string). - Parts replacements: None. Why buy Ideal for the player seeking a quality Tele, but something beyond ordinary. Please note - We are u