Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster Relic 2020, Sunburst

This 2020 Fender Custom Shop '51 Telecaster Relic captures the spirit of Fender’s earliest solidbody designs, with the look and feel of a guitar that’s already seen years of play. The sunburst finish sits over an ash body with well-done relic work that gives it the broken-in character of a vintage original. The early-’50s style neck carve has plenty of depth, filling the hand in a way many players love, while the hand-wound single-coil pickups deliver the classic tele sound—clear twang, strong mids, and a lively response. Period-correct details throughout help complete the vintage-inspired build. A great example of how the Fender Custom Shop brings one of the earliest and most influential Fender designs back to life. Includes the original hard shell case and Certificate of Authenticity.