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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop '53 Telecaster Relic is a blend of vintage authenticity and precision craftsmanship. Finished in an alluring Aged Nocaster Blonde with a specially treated Relic process, it harks back to its 1953 roots while providing the reliability and playability of a brand-new instrument. Its hand-wound OBG and Twisted Tele pickups capture the authentic Tele twang, while the 3-way switch and modern wiring provide a wide tonal palette, sure to satisfy the most discerning of players.
The guitar's maple neck, with a period-correct 'U' profile, delivers a substantial, vintage-appropriate feel that experienced guitarists would relish. The 21-fret fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius offers unhindered playability, making complex chords and blistering solos a breeze. Each element of this Telecaster has been precision-engineered to evoke the golden era of Fender, with the two-piece ash body hand-selected for weight making it an irresistible addition to any serious guitarist's collection. The '53 Telecaster Relic in Aged Nocaster Blonde isn't just a guitar, it's a piece of Fender history in your hands.
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The 'Relic' process that the Fender Custom Shop employs is an art form in itself, meticulously undertaken by skilled craftspeople. It's an intricate procedure designed to impart the guitar with an aura of history and use, convincingly recreating the wear and tear of a beloved instrument that's been played consistently since 1953.
The guitar's aging is not just skin-deep; it permeates through the finish into the very wood, replicating the natural ageing process. This results in a Telecaster that doesn't just look vintage - it feels, plays, and sounds like a well-worn, much-loved icon from the golden age of Fender, offering an authentically vintage experience to the player.
The Fender Custom Shop '53 Telecaster Relic's tonal superiority comes from the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into its hand-wound pickups: the Original Blackguard in the bridge position and the Twisted Tele in the neck position. Both pickups are painstakingly created with the goal of capturing the essence of Fender's vintage tone.
The Original Blackguard bridge pickup recreates the bright, biting tone synonymous with the Telecaster, producing a crisp high-end and a tight, articulate bass response, which is perfect for sparkling clean chords or cutting lead lines. On the other hand, the Twisted Tele neck pickup offers a richer, warmer sound, providing thick, full-bodied tones that maintain clarity even when drenched in overdrive, making it ideal for bluesy licks or jazz chords.
Together, these pickups produce a balanced tonal spectrum, offering the player versatility and a wide array of tonal possibilities. Whether you're playing country twang, bluesy warmth, or rock and roll bite, the '53 Telecaster Relic with its hand-wound OBG and Twisted Tele pickups is capable of delivering it all.
The '53 Telecaster Relic features a sturdy, one-piece quarter-sawn maple neck, a notable attribute of Fender's golden era guitars. This neck construction not only offers a distinctive vintage aesthetic but also delivers a robust, resonant tone that truly sings. The neck boasts a period-accurate 'U' profile, providing a substantial, comfortable grip, ideal for those with a preference for a fuller neck.
The guitar's fretboard is also meticulously crafted out of premium maple, bearing 21 vintage-style frets. A slight 9.5-inch radius enhances playability, facilitating comfortable chording and effortless string-bending. The slightly rolled edges of the fretboard mimic the feel of a neck that's been broken in over many decades, offering the player an incredibly smooth, tactile playing experience. With this neck and fretboard combination, the Fender Custom Shop '53 Telecaster Relic doesn't just pay homage to a bygone era - it brings it vividly to life in the hands of the guitarist.
