Fender 51 Tele HS AN Super Hvy Relic

Fender 51 Tele HS AN Super Hvy Relic review

The Fender 51 Tele HS AN Super Hvy Relic is a custom-shop electric guitar based on the 1951 Nocaster model. Its specification pairs an ash body with a one-piece maple neck and fingerboard, while an unusual-for-this-layout pickup combination adds a neck humbucker to a bridge single-coil pickup. Fender lists the finish as Super Heavy Relic and the color as Aged Natural. The general product data also gives the color as Blonde, so the available information uses both descriptions.

This is a specification-based assessment. No customer reviews are available for this product, so there is no basis for claims about how a particular guitar feels, sounds, or performs in use. The listed price is 5699, with no currency specified in the supplied data. The model was listed as available starting in October 2021, and its limited run is identified as NAMM 2021.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The body is made from selected, seam-free ash. Fender specifies a one-piece, tinted, quarter-sawn maple neck, with a maple fingerboard. That combination keeps the materials consistent across the neck and playing surface, while the ash body provides the stated foundation of the instrument. No separate top is specified.

The neck has a 10/56 V profile. The fingerboard has a compound radius listed as 7.25 to 9.5 inches, moving from a more curved surface toward a flatter one. The guitar has 21 medium vintage frets and a bone nut. These are concrete construction details, but the specifications do not state the fret dimensions, neck measurements, or setup condition. Those details would matter to players comparing neck comfort or planning adjustments.

The scale length is 648 mm, or approximately 25.5 inches, a familiar full-length scale for electric guitars. The instrument uses a T-style body shape and has no tremolo. Its vintage-style bridge is fitted with Gatton brass string saddles. The available information does not describe bridge adjustment range or saddle dimensions.

Pickup layout and controls

The pickup system is the defining electrical distinction in this version. At the bridge, Fender specifies a hand-wound '50, '51 "Crushed" Blackguard Tele single-coil pickup. At the neck is a Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover humbucker. This gives the guitar two different pickup designs in one instrument, rather than a matched pair of single-coil pickups. The specification identifies the components, but does not provide measured output, magnet type, or frequency response, so tonal comparisons beyond the pickup types would be guesswork.

Control circuitry uses dual-stack 250/500k Tele wiring, operated with a three-way switch. The supplied data does not explain which potentiometer value is assigned to each pickup or describe the switch positions in detail. That makes the wiring arrangement worth checking with the seller or Fender if a player needs a specific control response before purchase. The pickguard is a single-ply black phenolic part, adding a clear visual contrast to the Aged Natural finish.

Hardware, finish, and included items

Hardware follows a vintage-style theme. The guitar has vintage-style tuners bearing the Fender logo and a round string tree. There is no tremolo system, and the bridge uses brass saddles. The finish is described as Super Heavy Relic, indicating a deliberately aged appearance. The specifications do not document how much wear is applied to each example or whether cosmetic details vary between instruments.

A case is included, along with a strap and certificate. The product data separately confirms that a case is included and that no gig bag is supplied. For buyers comparing packages, the case is the relevant protection item listed here; no additional accessories are specified.

Who the specifications may suit

This model may interest players looking for a 1951 Nocaster-inspired custom-shop guitar with a mixed single-coil and humbucker setup. The maple neck and fingerboard, V-shaped neck profile, compound fingerboard radius, 21 frets, and fixed bridge give a reasonably detailed picture of its construction. The mixed pickups and dual-stack wiring are the main points to investigate if switching behavior and control feel are central to a buying decision.

The supplied specifications support a clear description of materials, hardware, and layout, but not a performance verdict. There are no customer reviews, recorded measurements, or setup details to establish playability or sound. Buyers should confirm the listed color, wiring configuration, condition, and price currency with the seller before ordering. The product identifier is 514349, and the listed sales unit is one piece.