Fender 60 Tele CAR Relic

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Fender 60 Tele CAR Relic

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60 Tele CAR Relic

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597896
Brand: Fender
Model: 60 Tele CAR Relic
Price: $5,498.90

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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.

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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.

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