Fender 60 Tele CAR Journeyman Relic
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60 Tele CAR Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
597881
Brand:
Fender
Model:
60 Tele CAR Journeyman Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,608.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Journeyman Relic Tele is a seriously well-done recreation of a classic. The neck feels fantastic, the pickups have that unmistakable Tele twang, and the relic'd finish gives it a ton of character. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for players chasing that authentic vintage vibe and don’t mind a little wear and tear.
Product Description
- Fender 60 Tele CAR Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White 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 (25.5")
- 21 Vintage frets
- Nut width: 41.9 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: 2 hand-wound Fender ‘63 Tele Relic single coils
- 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
- Strings: .010 - .047
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- Includes brown tolex case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • 60s 'C' neck profile is remarkably comfortable and easy to play for extended periods.
- • Hand-wound '63 Tele Relic pickups offer authentic, articulate vintage tones.
- • Journeyman Relic finish replicates genuine aging, adding character and mojo.
CONS
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
- • Candy Apple Red finish can be prone to showing fingerprints and blemishes.
- • The 9.5” radius might feel a bit flat for players accustomed to more modern profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Hand-Wound Fender '63 Tele Relic Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
'63 Tele Relic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic process is cosmetic; it doesn't compromise the guitar's structural integrity. The neck is properly set, and the frets are leveled and crowned for excellent playability.
Fender's Custom Shop meticulously winds these pickups to closely emulate the tonal characteristics of original '63 Telecasters, focusing on output and clarity.
At 41.9 mm, the nut width is slightly narrower than some modern Teles, offering a more vintage-correct feel, which some players prefer.
