This ’53 Tele with the custom HS electronics setup is an absolute ripper, blending classic Blackguard feel with a broader and more powerful tonal palette. The combination of a neck humbucker and hot Telecaster bridge pickup gives this guitar an impressive range of sounds while maintaining its vintage-inspired character. The large ’50s-style C-shaped neck offers plenty to hold onto, with an expertly executed carve that feels substantial without ever becoming cumbersome. It fills the hand comfortably and plays with precision and ease across the entire fingerboard, delivering the confidence and feel that great early Tele-inspired guitars are known for. Tonally, it's robust, lively, and incredibly responsive. The neck humbucker provides warmth, depth, and fullness, while the hotter bridge pickup delivers all the bite, twang, and aggression you could ask for. Together, they create a versatile instrument capable of everything from rich cleans to powerful overdriven tones. Visually, the guitar is equally impressive, featuring an expertly executed relic treatment that helps it stand apart from the crowd of Blackguard-inspired builds. The aging looks natural, tasteful, and full of character. Includes OHSC and COA.