That is my favourite guitar Fender has ever made. I have a black one, modified with a black guard, electrosocket jack and a Seymour Duncan BG1400 in the bridge. I'm keeping eyes out for a deal on a butterscotch. And I'm currently building a tele based on the VHR52, but mahogany with maple top and no guard.
The 50's Hot Rod had a sweet, sweet neck, but the WRHB was nothing on the SD SM1 the VHR52 has.
Enjoy it!!