A Vintage-style Tele That’s Double-bound the Fun
While few Sweetwater guitarists can deny the rustic charm of a traditional Tele, those seeking a more elegant take on the model’s standard slab board simplicity will hit pay dirt with the Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’60 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic. This guitar’s double-bound 2-piece alder body boasts handsome 1-ply white binding around both the top and back, harkening back to Fender’s original mission to give the Tele a more upscale aesthetic. Next, the chunky Large “C” quarter-sawn maple neck and rosewood fingerboard match the top-class looks of the body with a top-class feel in your hands. You also get 21 narrow-tall frets, a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, and a ’60s-style Tele bridge with compensated brass saddles that offer a slick performance that vintage instruments can only dream of. A set of Custom Shop Hand-wound ’58 Telecaster pickups and Fat ’50s wiring complete the package by providing the Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’60 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic with all the golden-era-Fender snap, twang, and bite you could ever ask for.
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Substantial, large “C” maple neck
Here’s one for the baseball-bat neck fanatics — the Limited-edition ’60 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic’s quarter-sawn maple neck comes comfortably carved into a Large “C” profile to provide a full and robust feel. Substantial but never obtrusive, this profile is a favorite among Sweetwater’s old-school Fender fanatics, with many believing a fuller neck directly leads to increased sustain. Moreover, this neck’s rosewood fingerboard is studded with a set of 21 narrow-tall frets in a 9.5-inch radius to take this vintage-style Tele’s performance straight into the world of modern playability.
Era-accurate tones
Dual Custom Shop Hand-wound ’58 Tele pickups are accompanied by Fat ’50s Telecaster wiring to reinforce the sturdy, reliable output of these time-honored tones while providing clarity and bloom with every note. A 3-way switch joins these powerful drivers with master controls for volume and tone, allowing you to dial in your tone without sacrificing the archetypal sounds of this vintage-inspired Tele. Vintage-style tuning machines and a bone nut accompany a ’60-style Telecaster bridge for plenty of twang and bite, with compensated brass barrel saddles providing far superior intonation to a traditional barrel bridge.
The Dream Factory
Since its founding in 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has been home to some of the finest luthiers in the world. Whether you’re investing in a unique guitar like the Limited-edition ’60 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic or having them build-to-order the Fender of your dreams, the Custom Shop earns its nickname — The Dream Factory — with every masterpiece they create. Custom Shop instruments are made from only the highest-grade, hand-selected materials, including impeccable tonewoods, high-end electronics, and premium hardware. And to protect your investment for many decades of playing enjoyment, your Fender Custom Shop instrument comes in a deluxe hardshell case, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’60 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic Features:
- Lightweight, resonant 2-piece alder body with charming Tele Custom-style 1-ply white binding
- Seriously stable quarter-sawn maple neck in a chunky Large “C” profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5-inch radius and narrow-tall frets provide a smooth and modern playability
- Fender Custom Shop Hand-wound ’58 Tele pickups provide all the chime, thump, and twang of a true late 1950s Tele
- Fat ’50s wiring retains your top-end treble when you roll down the volume knob
- ’60-style Tele bridge with compensated brass barrel saddles for superior intonation adjustment
- Vintage-style Fender tuners give you quick string changes and exceptional stability
- Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic nitrocellulose finish gives you a perfectly worn-in feel right out of the case
