Fender Custom Shop 60 Tele Custom | Heavy Relic Super Faded Aged Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst - CZ577197

Introducing the latest addition to the Fender Custom Shop lineup for 2024: the 1960 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic. This esteemed double-bound Telecaster, an iconic figure in Fender's guitar legacy, returns to the spotlight with its Heavy Relic lacquer finish, crafted from a two-piece select alder body and a quartersawn maple neck boasting a flat-laminated rosewood fingerboard.The Heavy Relic finish embodies the battle scars of extensive use, reflecting years of hard-earned wear and tear. It's the most intense relic treatment offered by the Custom Shop, capturing the essence of decades of rigorous playing and touring. From significant dings and weathering to deeply aged hardware and finish, it's the epitome of a seasoned instrument in the Custom Shop's esteemed collection.Adorned in a striking Super Faded Aged Chocolate Three-Color Sunburst and accented with a three-ply mint green pickguard, this Tele Custom exudes the aura of a well-worn companion straight from the bustling stages of the '60s, transported seamlessly to the present day. And thanks to its set of Custom Shop hand-wound '58 Tele pickups, it not only looks the part but sounds it too! With its signature blend of sparkling highs, pronounced midrange, and velvety lows characteristic of this era's Telecasters, the 1960 Telecaster Custom delivers an unforgettable sonic experience.Featuring premium appointments such as a '60-style Oval "C" back-shape, a 9.5" radius, and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, along with Modern Tele wiring, a 3-way switch, '60 Tele bridge with Gatton saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity, this instrument stands as a testament to Fender's commitment to craftsmanship and heritage.