Fender 60 Tele 3TSB JM Relic RW
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60 Tele 3TSB JM Relic RW
Product Info
Article Number:
604820
Brand:
Fender
Model:
60 Tele 3TSB JM Relic RW
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,608.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 60 Tele is a serious contender for vintage Tele fans. The relic'd aesthetic and comfortable neck profile combined with those sweet '63-style pickups make it a joy to play and record. It's ideal for players chasing that classic Tele twang and bite, especially those in blues, country, or rock settings.
Product Description
- Fender 60 Tele 3TSB JM Relic RW
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White Micarta dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 60s Style Oval "C" - neck thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm
- at 12th fret: 24 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 21 vintage frets
- Pickups: 2 hand-wound Fender 63 Tele Relic single coils (neck and bridge)
- 1 volume and 1 tone control
- 3-way switch
- 63 Tele Mint / Black / Mint Nitro Relic pickguard
- 63 Tele Relic bridge
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- String gauges: .010 - .047
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
- Includes black Tolex case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • 60s 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability, familiar to vintage Tele players.
- • Hand-wound '63 Tele Relic pickups provide authentic, articulate vintage tone.
- • Journeyman Relic finish replicates aged aesthetics, adding character and charm.
CONS
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to players preferring pristine instruments.
- • Rosewood fretboard can be prone to slight fret sprout over time, requiring occasional maintenance.
- • 3-way switch limits pickup combinations, reducing tonal versatility compared to 4-way options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Hand-Wound Fender '63 Tele Relic Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
63 Tele Relic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic is very convincing, but a true vintage instrument will have unique wear patterns. This is a well-executed replica, though.
Yes, the fret edges are meticulously rolled, contributing to the smooth playing experience and vintage feel.
This '60s C profile is a bit more substantial than some other reissues, offering a comfortable grip without being overly thick – a sweet spot for many players.
