The Eternal "Isabella" T-Type is our loving tribute to the early '50s Blackguard Telecasters, capturing the pure, unfiltered tone and dynamic responsiveness of the originals.
Built with a lightweight ash body, a deep-profiled maple neck, and our hand-wound "Timeless '52" pickups, Isabella delivers the classic clarity, twang, and punch of a well-played early '50s T-Type, making it a dream for purists, blues players, and country pickers alike.
Wrapped in an aged, smoky Butterscotch Blonde nitro finish and paired with a lacquered, aged Bakelite pickguard, this is a guitar that looks, feels, and sounds like a true Blackguard from 1952.
A Lightweight Ash Body for Superior Resonance
The two-piece, lightweight ash body provides incredible sustain and a naturally bright, clear voice.
- Aged Butterscotch Blonde nitro finish for a true vintage aesthetic
- Thin nitrocellulose lacquer allows the wood to breathe, enhancing sustain and resonance
- Beautifully aged with subtle checking and wear marks, capturing the authentic Blackguard feel
A Big, Deep Neck with a Worn-In Feel
The one-piece maple neck features a bold, deep D-profile, reminiscent of the substantial necks found on early ‘50s Blackguards.
- Vintage-correct 7.25” radius, offering smooth bends and effortless playability
- Med/Jumbo 6130 frets, providing enhanced grip and sustain over true vintage-style frets
- Hand-rounded fingerboard edges, ensuring a beautifully broken-in, comfortable feel
- Hand-cut bone nut, optimizing resonance and sustain
Timeless '52 Pickups – Pure Early '50s Tones
At the heart of Isabella is our Eternal hand-wound "Timeless '52" pickup set, delivering the raw, articulate tones of an early-'50s Blackguard.
- Bridge Pickup:
- Classic Tele twang, with a bright, clear top-end and tight bass response
- Slightly more open and airy than our beefier "Broadcaster" set
- Neck Pickup:
- Warm, woody, and articulate, with just the right amount of roundness and clarity
These pickups capture the punch, clarity, and cutting bite that made the early T-Types legendary.
Premium Vintage Hardware & Electronics
For ultimate reliability and vintage accuracy, Isabella is fitted with:
- Gotoh "In-Tune" bridge with compensated brass saddles, ensuring perfect intonation while preserving classic Tele tone
- Aged Gotoh vintage repro tuners, delivering smooth, stable tuning
- One-ply lacquered and aged Bakelite pickguard, staying true to the original Blackguard design
For flawless signal integrity and dynamic tonal control, we've used:
- CTS brass collar 250k volume and tone pots for smooth, responsive control
- Orange Drop capacitor, ensuring a musical, vintage-correct tone roll-off
- CRL three-way selector switch, delivering precise and reliable pickup selection
- Cloth-covered hook-up wire, ensuring durability and vintage authenticity
- Switchcraft output jack socket, mounted in an electrosocket for long-term reliability
Specifications
- Model: Eternal "Isabella" '52 Style T-Type
- Body: Lightweight two-piece ash
- Neck: One-piece maple
- Neck Profile: Big, deep D-shape
- Neck Dimensions: 24.8mm at 1st fret → 25mm at 12th fret
- Radius: 7.25”
- Fret Size: 6130 Medium/Jumbo Frets
- Number of Frets: 21
- Nut Width: 41.8mm
- Finish: All nitrocellulose, aged Butterscotch Blonde body with worn tinted lacquer on neck
- Plastics: One-ply lacquered and aged Bakelite pickguard
- Bridge: Gotoh "In-Tune" with compensated brass saddles and through-body stringing
- Tuners: Aged Gotoh vintage repro split-post
- Pickups: Eternal hand-wound "Timeless '52" pickup set
- Electronics:
- CTS brass collar 250k volume and tone pots
- Orange Drop capacitor
- CRL three-way selector switch
- Cloth-covered hook-up wire
- Switchcraft output jack socket with electrosocket mount
- Nut: Hand-cut bone
- Strings: Ernie Ball Slinky 10-46
- Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz
- Case: Vintage-style hard case included
The Purest Blackguard Experience
The Eternal "Isabella" '52 T-Type is the ultimate tribute to the golden era of Telecasters, delivering bold, dynamic tones with unparalleled clarity and responsiveness.
With its lightweight ash body, substantial D-shaped neck, and hand-wound Timeless '52 pickups, this guitar offers an authentic early-'50s experience—perfect for blues, country, rock 'n' roll, and beyond.
