Fender 60 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic

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Fender 60 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic

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60 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597888
Brand: Fender
Model: 60 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic
Price: $5,278.90

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This is a seriously well-executed Tele, capturing that classic '60s vibe perfectly. The relic'd finish and those handwound pickups give it a distinctive, aged character, while the comfortable neck makes it a joy to play. It’s ideal for players chasing a genuine vintage Tele tone and aesthetic, and willing to invest in a premium instrument.

Product Description

  • Fender 60 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop model
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • White dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: 60 style oval "C" - Thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / 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
  • Pickup: 2 Fender Handwound 63 Tele Relic Single Coils (birdge)
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • 63 Tele mint green-black-mint green Nitro Relic pickguard
  • 63 Tele Relic bridge
  • Fender Vintage machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .047
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Finish: Journeyman Relic
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes tweed case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
  • • 60s 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability and vintage feel.
  • • Handwound '63 Tele Relic pickups provide authentic, articulate twang.
  • • Journeyman Relic finish replicates aged aesthetics without feeling fragile.
CONS
  • • Relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, won't appeal to all players.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits some high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
  • • Black finish can highlight fingerprints and wear more readily than lighter colors.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 Fender Handwound 63 Tele Relic Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51")
Frets 21 Vintage
Bridge 63 Tele Relic bridge
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Journeyman Relic process is cosmetic; it's primarily surface wear and doesn't compromise the guitar's overall strength or stability.
While they are designed to replicate the tone and output of '63 Tele pickups, they're modern interpretations and won’t be exact clones, but very close.
The '60s 'C' profile is noticeably thinner and more rounded than many modern Fender necks, offering a faster, more vintage feel.

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