Fender 60 Tele Custom Black JM Relic
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60 Tele Custom Black JM Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
604827
Brand:
Fender
Model:
60 Tele Custom Black JM Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$6,103.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously cool Tele, man. The relic'd look and feel are spot-on, and those '63 pickups nail that classic twang and chime. If you're a player who appreciates vintage aesthetics and wants a premium-priced, incredibly playable Tele, this one’s hard to beat.
Product Description
- Fender 60 Tele Custom Black JM Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: 60s Style "C"
- Top and back binding
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Scale: 648 mm
- Bone nut
- 21 6105 Frets
- Pickup: 2 hand-wound ´63 Tele single coils
- Modern Tele Wiring
- 3-ply parchment pickhguard
- Vintage Tele bridge with steel saddles
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
- strap and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • ’63 Tele single coils offer authentic, bell-like clarity and vintage bite.
- • 60s 'C' neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability for extended sessions.
- • Journeyman Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
- • Alder body may contribute to a slightly heavier feel compared to ash alternatives.
- • Rosewood fretboard might require more frequent oiling to maintain optimal feel.
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to players preferring pristine instruments.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Hand-wound ’63 Tele Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21, 6105
Bridge
Vintage Tele Bridge with Steel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fender’s Journeyman Relic process is cosmetic; it doesn’t compromise the guitar's build quality or stability. It’s primarily about the finish, not the wood.
Yes, they provide improved intonation accuracy and a slightly more modern feel while still retaining a vintage vibe.
The shorter scale contributes to a slightly warmer tone and a rounder feel, making bends a bit easier, but the difference is subtle and generally well-received.
