Fender LTD 60 Tele Bigsby Relic AOW
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LTD 60 Tele Bigsby Relic AOW
Product Info
Article Number:
601382
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD 60 Tele Bigsby Relic AOW
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This LTD 60 Tele is a seriously cool, custom-voiced instrument. The pairing of a Blackguard Tele bridge pickup with a Jazzmaster P90 neck creates a truly unique sonic palette. It's ideal for players seeking a vintage Tele vibe with added expressive capabilities and a comfortable neck profile – someone who appreciates a bit of individuality.
Product Description
- Fender LTD 60 Tele Bigsby Relic AOW
- Electric Guitar
- Limited Edition
- Custom Shop special model
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: AAA flamed rosewood
- Neck profile: 60s Oval "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 1 hand-wound Custom Shop Original Blackguard Bridge Tele Single Coil (bridge) and 1 hand-wound Custom Shop Flat Magnet Jazzmaster P90 Single Coil (neck)
- Fat '50s Tele wiring
- 3-Way switch
- Single-ply black plastic pickguard
- RSD Jaguar/Jazzmaster birdge and Bigsby B5 Vibrato tailpiece
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Aged Olympic White
- Includes certificate and case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers resonant, articulate tone with surprising warmth
- • 60s Oval C neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability
- • Unique pickup pairing provides versatility beyond typical Tele sounds
- • Bigsby B5 adds expressive vibrato without sacrificing vintage character
CONS
- • Relic finish isn't for everyone; authenticity comes at a visual cost
- • Jazzmaster P90 neck pickup might be too thick for some Tele purists
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
AAA Flamed Rosewood
Pickups
Custom Shop Original Blackguard Tele (bridge) & Flat Magnet Jazzmaster P90 (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
RSD Jaguar/Jazzmaster Bridge with Bigsby B5 Vibrato Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adds a thicker, warmer, and more vocal character to the neck position, departing from the classic Tele twang. It's a great option for blues, jazz, or adding a touch of grit.
Fender's Custom Shop relic jobs are generally very well done, replicating wear patterns realistically. The aging is intended to look authentic, enhancing the vintage aesthetic.
The Bigsby can require slightly more careful tuning initially, but with proper setup and string stretching, it offers expressive vibrato without major tuning instability.
