{"product_id":"fender-mb-dale-wilson-52-telecaster-super-heavy-relic-2018","title":"Fender Masterbuilt Dale Wilson 52' Telecaster Heavy Relic - USA 2018","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eThe Fender Custom Shop's Master Built program represents the highest level of production available from Fender, with each instrument built start to finish by a single master builder. Within the Fender Master Builder team, Dale Wilson has established himself as one of the most respected names, known for his remarkably authentic relic work and faithful recreations of Fender's most desirable vintage models. His guitars routinely command a premium over standard Custom Shop instruments and have become highly sought after by both players and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eThis particular guitar is a 2018 Master Built 1952 Telecaster Heavy Relic finished in Burnt Butterscotch Blonde. Built as Custom Shop #409 and accompanied by its original certificate, the guitar combines traditional early Telecaster styling with a number of player friendly refinements. The two-piece select ash body wears a Heavy Relic lacquer finish, while the one-piece plain grain maple neck features a comfortable '65 Strat \"C\" profile rather than the larger U-shaped neck commonly associated with original 1952 examples. The result is a guitar that retains the look and attitude of an early Blackguard while offering a more familiar feel for modern players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eElectronics consist of a set of Custom Shop Handwound '51 Nocaster pickups paired with modern Telecaster wiring and a three-way selector switch. These pickups capture the strong attack, dynamic response, and midrange punch that made the earliest Fender guitars famous, while the modern wiring configuration makes the instrument considerably more practical than the original 1952 circuit. Other appointments include a single-ply black pickguard, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and a period-correct 1951-54 style Telecaster bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eAs expected from a Dale Wilson build, the relic work is exceptionally convincing, with careful attention paid to the wear patterns, finish checking, hardware aging, and overall feel of a well played vintage instrument. Whether viewed as a collector-grade Master Built piece or simply as a professional player's Telecaster, this is a particularly desirable Custom Shop build from one of Fender's most respected craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eSupplied with its original Fender Custom Shop deluxe hard shell case, certificate of authenticity, shop traveller, and original case candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eAction at 1st Fret: 0.25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eAction at 12th Fret: 1.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eNeck Depth at 1st Fret: 20.83mm (0.820\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eNeck Depth at 12th Fret: 24.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eNut Width: 41.91mm (1.650\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eWidth at 12th Fret: 51.63mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eWeight: 3055g \/ 6.74lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eModel: Fender Custom Shop Master Built 1952 Telecaster Heavy Relic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003eMaster Builder: Dale Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003eYear: 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eCustom Shop Number: #409\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eFinish: Burnt Butterscotch Blonde Heavy Relic Lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eBody: 2-Piece Select Ash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eNeck: 1-Piece Plain Grain Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eNeck Profile: '65 Strat \"C\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eFingerboard Radius: 9.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eFrets: 21 Medium Jumbo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003ePickups: Custom Shop Handwound '51 Nocaster Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003eSwitching: 3-Way Selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eWiring: Modern Telecaster Wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003eBridge: 1951-54 Style Telecaster Bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eTuners: Vintage Style Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eNut: Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003ePickguard: 1-Ply Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eHardware: Chrome\/Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eCase: Original Fender Custom Shop Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003eAccessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Shop Traveller, and Original Case Candy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3309\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCrafted in: Corona, California, USA by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Dale Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47872281739417,"sku":"26104","price":14995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/files\/22_c7c71fc2-ebeb-4459-9679-2ba4d50b4586.png?v=1780374514","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/fender-mb-dale-wilson-52-telecaster-super-heavy-relic-2018","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}