Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic - Super Faded Aged Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic - Super Faded Aged Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst

Experience the look, feel, and sound of a well-loved vintage instrument with this Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic. This guitar meticulously recreates the aesthetic and sonic characteristics of a Telecaster that has seen decades of stages and studios. The Heavy Relic treatment provides authentic wear and tear, from finish checking and dings to aged hardware, giving it the unmistakable mojo of a seasoned player's companion. Featuring a double-bound alder body and a quartersawn maple neck with a flat-laminated rosewood fingerboard, this Tele Custom delivers the resonant and articulate tones that made the original a legend. Loaded with Custom Shop hand-wound '58 Tele pickups, you'll get the classic Telecaster sparkle, twang, and midrange punch. Premium features like a '60-style Oval "C" neck profile, modern wiring, and vintage-style hardware ensure exceptional playability and authentic vintage performance.   

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights   

• Authentic Heavy Relic aging for a true vintage look and feel.
• Double-bound alder body for classic Tele Custom aesthetics and tone.   
• Custom Shop hand-wound '58 Tele pickups deliver iconic vintage Telecaster sound.   
• '60-style Oval "C" neck profile and 9.5" radius fingerboard for comfortable playability.   
• Includes hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.   

Specifications

• Body Wood: 2-Piece Select Alder   
• Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple   
• Fretboard Wood: 3A Rosewood (Flat-Laminated)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)   
• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Vintage Clay Dot   
• Neck Profile: '60s Oval "C"   
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Heavy Relic)
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome (Aged)
• Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo   
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele®   
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele®   
• Electronics: Modern Tele Wiring (Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Position Blade)  
• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Compensated Brass Barrel Saddles   
• Manufacturer Part Number: 9236091078
• Depth at 1st Fret: .790"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .930"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!