Fender 60 Tele CAR Relic
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Fender
60 Tele CAR Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
597896
Brand:
Fender
Model:
60 Tele CAR Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 60 Tele CAR Relic is a seriously dialed-in instrument. The vintage specs and meticulous relicing create an authentic, aged vibe with a fantastic, punchy Tele tone. It’s a premium-priced choice perfect for players seeking a genuine vintage experience without the vintage price tag and potential issues.
Product Description
- Fender 60 Tele CAR 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 radiusL 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 21 Vintage frets
- Pickup: 2 hand-wound Fender 63 Tele Relic single coils (bridge and neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- 63 Tele Mint-Black-Mint Nitro Relic pickguard
- 63 Tele Relic bridge
- Nickel hardware
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Strings: .010 - .047
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- Includes tweed case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • 60s oval ‘C’ neck profile is incredibly comfortable and player-friendly.
- • Hand-wound ’63 Tele Relic pickups capture a classic, bell-like Tele twang.
- • Nitrocellulose finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing resonance and aging beautifully.
CONS
- • Relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all players.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel slightly sticky to some in warmer climates.
- • The 3-way switch offers limited tonal options compared to modern configurations.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
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 (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic, but the thinner nitro finish does contribute to a more resonant tone and a slightly more 'broken-in' feel.
Fender's Custom Shop strives for accuracy, so the neck profile and dimensions are very close to those found on original 1960s Teles, offering a familiar feel.
The ’63 Tele Relic bridge, with its three-screw design and vintage-correct intonation, enhances sustain and contributes to the classic Tele twang and bite.
