Fender 60 Tele BLK Relic
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Fender
60 Tele BLK Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
597904
Brand:
Fender
Model:
60 Tele BLK Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,773.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously dialed-in Tele, capturing the vibe of a vintage '63. The relic’d look and feel are spot-on, and the hand-wound pickups give you that classic Tele twang and bite. It’s a premium-priced instrument perfect for players seeking authentic vintage tone and feel, particularly those into blues, country, and rock.
Product Description
- Fender 60 Tele BLK Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 60s 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
- 63 Tele mint green-black-mint green Nitro Relic pickguard
- Pickups: 2 hand-wound Fender 63 Tele Relic single coils (neck and bridge)
- 1 Volume control
- 3-Way switch
- 63 Tele Relic bridge
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: .010 - .047
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes tweed case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • 60s 'C' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for most hands.
- • Hand-wound 63 Tele Relic pickups provide authentic, articulate vintage tones.
- • Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved, played-in instrument.
CONS
- • Relic finish is subjective; not everyone appreciates the aged aesthetic.
- • Alder body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for modern, high-gain genres.
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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 Bridge
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic; Fender’s Custom Shop ensures it doesn't compromise the wood's strength or stability.
Yes, Fender's Custom Shop meticulously replicates the '60s oval 'C' profile, which is known for its comfortable feel and accessibility.
Fender's hand-wound Relic pickups are designed to match the original '63 spec, offering a more authentic tone and feel than many aftermarket alternatives.
