In 2023, Fender Custom Shop proudly presents the '64 Telecaster Relic. Almost 60 years after its original version, this guitar is packed with classic mid - '60s features. It offers amazing looks, sound, and vibe that perfectly bring back the essence of the Telecaster from one of music's most significant eras.
The two - piece body is crafted from either select alder or ash, two top - notch Fender tone woods. This gives the guitar a well - balanced sound. It comes with a Relic lacquer finish in Natural Blonde (for the ash body model), Aged Fiesta Red, and Aged Sea Foam Green. The finish has checks, dings, dents, and scars all over, from the body to the headstock. This creates an authentic, well - used look and feel, as if the guitar has played in countless clubs and bars over the years.
The quartersawn maple neck has a '60s - style Oval 'C' profile. It's thinner at the nut and gets thicker towards the 12th fret, offering a comfortable and full feel. It has a 9.5' - radius round - lam rosewood fingerboard with 21 narrow tall (6105) frets and a bone nut. The hand - wound Texas Special™ Telecaster pickups produce a hot tone with a focused midrange bite. With three - way switching and modern Telecaster wiring, it's a great setup. Other premium features include a three - ply mint green pickguard, a '64 - '66 Telecaster bridge with threaded steel saddles, vintage - style 'F' tuners, a wing string tree, a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Telecaster®
- Body Material: 2 - piece Select Ash
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Profile: '60s Oval 'C'
- Fretboard Material: Round - Laminated Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm)
- No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105) Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound Texas Special™ Single - Coil Tele® (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand - Wound Texas Special™ Single - Coil Tele® (Neck)
- Bridge: 3 - Saddle Vintage - Style Strings - Through - Body Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
- Pickguard: 3 - Ply Mint Green
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 - .046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style with Fender® Logo
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Using this Fender Custom Shop 1964 Telecaster Relic Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case carefully. Attach the strap if you want to play standing up. Plug the guitar into an amplifier using a suitable cable. Use the three - way switch to choose between different pickup combinations and get the tone you like. You can adjust the volume and tone knobs to fine - tune your sound.
When it comes to maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry and cool place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and sweat. You can also use a guitar polish to keep the body finish looking great. Check the tuning machines from time to time to make sure they're working properly. And don't forget to change the strings when they start to sound dull or lose their tone.
Remember, when you're not using the guitar, put it back in the hardshell case to protect it from any accidental bumps or scratches. Also, be gentle when handling the guitar, especially the neck and the pickups. This way, your guitar will stay in great condition and keep sounding amazing for years to come.
