Mid-’60s Tele Looks with a Host of Top-class Features
It may look like a Telecaster out of the mid-’60s, but the truth is that the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition ’64 Telecaster Relic seamlessly blends sought-after specs from throughout Fender’s history! This world-class Custom Shop creation begins with an incredibly resonant 2-piece select alder body paired with a robust ’60s oval “C” rosewood-topped maple neck to facilitate fleet-fingered fretwork. Next, a set of fiery Hand-wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster pickups bring all the early ’50s twang you could ever ask for. At the same time, the custom Greasebucket tone circuit allows you to dial down any unwanted trebles without muddying up the signal. Picky about your intonation? The ’58–’63 Tele Bridge with compensated brass saddles boasts a far more precise intonation than any traditional 3-barrel bridge. Finally, every inch of the body, neck, and hardware is wrapped up in an ultra-light nitrocellulose relic finish that nails the charming looks and feel of a well-worn vintage classic.
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Hand-wound single-coil pickups dish out classic Tele tones
Thanks to the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition ’64 Telecaster Relic’s loaded ’51 Nocaster pickups, you’ll surely cut through the mix. These pups feature a period-correct design and exhibit the tight low end and clear, balanced midrange you’d expect from a vintage ’50s Tele. And the bridge pickups twangs like it’s nobody’s business. Both of these single-coil pickups have been hand-wound to ensure the highest quality possible. The Limited Edition ’64 Telecaster Relic comes complete with Greasebucket wiring that keeps your tone clear and defined when rolling down the tone knob, with no extra bass.
’60s Oval “C” profile neck
There’s a reason why the “C” profile neck has served as the standard Fender neck shape for decades — it’s simply a great middle-ground neck style that all types of players have come to love. That being said, the “C” has quite a few minor variations, and if you’re a player that likes a slightly chunkier neck, you’ll love the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition ’64 Telecaster Relic’s Oval “C” profile. This profile offers all the comfort of a standard “C,” but with a greater heft to better fill out your hand. Plus, this vintage-style neck is outfitted with a variety of modern appointments: 21 narrow-tall frets in a modern 9.5-inch radius make anything from open chords to high-register bends a breeze.
Well-worn nitrocellulose relic finish
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition ’64 Relic is more than simply a sonic tribute to the greatest Teles of the past — this guitar’s well-worn nitrocellulose relic finish gives you the instantly “broken in” feel that’s so common among the most venerable of vintage instruments. From the battle scars on the select 2-piece alder body to the thinned-away finish on the maple neck, Sweetwater’s vintage fanatics love how this guitar captures every aesthetic detail of a true golden-age classic. Lastly, as a mid-’60s custom-color Tele, this guitar sports a unique visual twist — a matched and painted headstock to mirror the body’s beautiful finish.
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 picking up a unique limited edition like this Limited-edition ’64 Telecaster 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.
Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’64 Telecaster Relic Electric Guitar Features:
- The looks of a mid-1960s classic, with sought-after specs from throughout the Telecaster’s history
- Lightweight 2-piece select alder body provides ringing resonance with every note
- Incredibly stable quartersawn maple neck in a solid ’60s oval “C” profile
- Elegant rosewood fingerboard, modernized with a 9.5-inch radius and narrow tall frets
- Dual Hand-wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster pickups provide all the vintage-style twang, punch, and bite of an early 1950s Telecaster
- Greasebucket tone circuit ensures your signal remains clear and crisp when rolling down the tone
- ’58-’63 Tele Bridge with RSD Compensated Brass Saddles provides excellent intonation and sustain
- Nitrocellulose relic finish captures the vibe of a well-loved vintage classic
