{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-1953-aged-blonde-blackguard-relic","title":"Fender Telecaster 1953 Glas Custom Aged Blonde Blackguard Relic 6.6lbs w\/ G\u0026G Case","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"402\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere we have a Glas Customs Telecaster build inspired by the earliest blackguard instruments, finished in aged Blonde with a single-ply black guard and maple neck. At only 6.6 lbs, it is feather-light, resonant and immediate, with the dry attack and acoustic liveliness that make a great early-style Tele so addictive.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eBuilt entirely by hand in Los Angeles as part of the Glas Golden Era Collection, the finish aging, fretwork, wiring, assembly and final setup were completed over approximately four to six months. This is not intended as a forensic museum replica. It is a piece of functional art built to capture the spirit of the earliest Telecasters while remaining dependable enough for serious stage and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eThe lightweight ash body is finished in thin nitro and relic’d throughout, retaining the stripped-down character of an early blackguard without leaning too heavily into traditional butterscotch. The finish, hardware, guard and neck have all been aged together, giving the guitar a cohesive and naturally road-worn appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eThe maple neck is also finished in nitro and features a substantial full V profile. This is a proper handful rather than a slim modern carve, with the depth and shoulder expected from a strong early-’50s neck. The fingerboard edges have been hand rolled, the nut hand finished, and the vintage-style frets professionally dressed and polished. The result is a large but comfortable neck that feels naturally broken-in rather than bulky or awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eThe pickup pairing was created specifically for this guitar. The bridge is a one-of-one Arcane custom-wound ’50s Tele pickup, voiced exclusively for this build. It is paired with an Arcane ’42 Experience neck pickup, designed to deliver greater clarity and openness than a traditionally dark Tele neck unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eTogether, the set delivers a strong early-Tele bridge voice with plenty of attack, authority and upper-mid bite, balanced by a clearer and more articulate neck position. The middle setting remains open, woody and highly usable without becoming compressed or muddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eThe electronics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iif2va\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eOne-of-one Arcane custom-wound ’50s bridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ype42s\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eArcane ’42 Experience neck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hibfdu\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eCTS matched 450G potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohemul\" data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eFull vintage cloth wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a7ajz7\" data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eThree-way selector switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vz27dr\" data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e0.1µF paper-in-oil capacitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e1ovgv\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eTonePros 4-point output jack (modern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1epu08m\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eGenuine vintage solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eThe 0.1µF paper-in-oil capacitor gives the tone control the broad, deep sweep associated with early Fender wiring, with the PIO construction selected as a boutique interpretation of the original circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eThe aged bridge is fitted with traditional steel saddles, keeping the response bright, direct and firmly rooted in early Tele character. The control plate, hardware and single-ply black guard have all been aged to match the rest of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eSet up with 9–42 strings, low action and accurate intonation, the guitar feels fast, direct and unusually alive beneath the hands. At 6.6 lbs, it responds to a light touch, rings clearly unplugged and plays like hot butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003eNow, relics aren’t for everyone. But these builds aren’t museum clones. They’re pieces of functional art made to riff on the golden era with purpose: vintage tone, old-school looks and high-performance reliability. Every component is assembled by hand, and every detail is reviewed and tested before leaving our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3457\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3628\"\u003eThis guitar is listed in Excellent condition. The nitro checking, finish wear, hardware aging and cosmetic marks are intentional and form part of the Glas relic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eNeck Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ga0se\" data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ptyc5\" data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3678\"\u003eNitro finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f8wg0j\" data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3701\"\u003eProfile: Full ’50s V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fb1kvq\" data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eRadius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zyif2w\" data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3740\"\u003eFrets: Vintage-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ym3pqg\" data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003eScale length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nura48\" data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003eNut width: Approximately 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ya7c1\" data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003eHand-rolled fingerboard edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q4hrej\" data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3846\"\u003eHand-finished nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x3l3y1\" data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3890\"\u003eProfessionally dressed and polished frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mzrdq7\" data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003eHeel-adjust truss rod, fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uc7720\" data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003eStrings: 9–42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003eThe guitar ships in the pictured relic’d G\u0026amp;G tweed hard case with deep red lining, ready to play straight out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4204\"\u003eIf you would like to see more pictures, please check us out online, as we are limited to how many we can display on this platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4315\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe ship fully insured within 24 hours of cleared payment. Buy with confidence, and please check our feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43195112194257,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/1489\/3265\/files\/IMG_8085.jpg?v=1785040926","url":"https:\/\/glasguitarsla.com\/products\/fender-telecaster-1953-aged-blonde-blackguard-relic","provider":"Glas Guitars ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}