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:
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.
