Fender Custom Shop ’52 Telecaster Reissue – Black Relic – Nocaster Pickups – COA – OHS

Built to capture the look and feel of an early ’50s Tele, this example features a relic finish with checking and wear consistent with Fender Custom Shop aging.

Equipped with Fender Nocaster pickups, delivering classic Telecaster tone with clarity, snap, and warmth.

The guitar has been well maintained and is fully functional.

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Specifications

(Based on manufacturer specs and available reference information. Variations may occur.)

• Model: ’52 Telecaster Reissue (Custom Shop)

• Finish: Black nitrocellulose lacquer (relic)

• Body: Ash

• Neck: Maple

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Pickguard: Gold anodized

• Pickups: Fender Nocaster single coils

• Bridge: Vintage-style Tele bridge

• Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-way selector

Condition

Very Good

• Light signs of handling in addition to factory relic finish

• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues

• Frets show minimal wear

• Electronics function properly

• Plays well

Note: Relic wear, finish checking, and patina are factory-applied and intentional. (oxidation and/or rust)

Includes

• Original Fender Custom Shop hard shell case

• Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Case candy

⚠️ PLEASE READ

This is a used instrument.

• Factory relic finish includes intentional wear, checking, and aging (which includes oxidation in metal parts)

• Light additional handling wear may be present

• Single-coil pickups may exhibit typical hum or noise depending on environment and setup

Photos form part of the description — please review carefully.

🔢 YEAR DISCLAIMER

Year is based on serial number and available reference information and cannot be guaranteed with absolute certainty.

🔒 RETURN POLICY

This item is sold as-described in accordance with Reverb policy.

Buyer preference, sensitivity to relic finish, or normal single-coil characteristics are not valid reasons for return.

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💬 FINAL NOTE

Please ask any questions prior to purchase.

Notes / Terms

• This is a used instrument and will show signs of handling, use, and age
• Finishes such as nitrocellulose lacquer may exhibit checking, cracking, sinking, or other changes over time due to environmental conditions; this is normal and not considered a defect
• On VOS, aged, or relic-style instruments, signs of wear such as finish checking, oxidation, patina, tarnish, and light rust on metal parts are part of the intended appearance and/or natural aging process
• Metal components (hardware, screws, bridge, tailpiece, pickups, etc.) may show oxidation and/or rust, discoloration, or wear consistent with age and use
• Components may have been changed, repaired, or modified at any point in the instrument’s lifetime; no representation is made regarding complete originality unless explicitly stated
• Setup, playability, and feel may vary depending on player preference, environment, and string choice
• No guarantee is made regarding long-term stability of wood, finish, electronics, or hardware
• Instrument is sold based on its condition and functionality at the time of sale
• No returns unless the item arrives in a condition materially different from the listing