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Key Features
- Ultimate performance and soulful, dynamic tones exude from this Custom Shop special
- Effortless playing and unparalleled comfort on an oval "C" shaped neck
- Unique relic finish offers distinctive, characterful style that's straight out of the '60s
- Indulge in the coveted Telecaster experience from an era that changed music forever...
Fender Custom Shop '61 Telecaster Relic, Aged Aztec Gold Overview
The Fender Custom Shop 61 Relic Telecaster takes you back to when this iconic guitar was young. Showcasing a jaw-dropping Relic finish that has every tiny detail accounted for, the '61 Tele has plenty of character. This worn-in aesthetic bestows the appearance of an instrument that's seen countless performances and has aged like fine wine . And just like a vintage reserve, the magicians at the Custom Shop have infused the mellowed sounds of days gone by in a brand-new guitar.
Equipped with a pair of custom wound Texas Special single-coil pickups, the '61 Tele has been voiced specifically to deliver a bright vintage chime and an unforgettable sparkle. Constructed with period-correct materials but with modern methods, the shimmering snappiness of these sublime pickups is offset by a little contemporary punch. It's unmistakable, iconic and represents the roots of rock 'n' roll. This is a guitar that's gold in both colour and sound .
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionUltimate Fender feel
So, we know how much effort Custom Shop luthiers put into the '61 Relic Telecaster's look, but this also extends to its effortless playability. Boasting a quartersawn maple neck that has been delicately formed into an oval "C" shape, it's supremely comfortable and durable. You'll feel right at home. Dive into the smooth and luxurious rosewood fretboard - It's where your creativity can truly shine .
Deeply resonant and rich with low-end detail thanks its natural qualities, every note is lifted by the sonorous character of the rosewood. Slide from fret to fret unhindered thanks to the glassy-mooth finish, giving the board excellent response. Comfortable, stylish and a dream to pick up and play, there's no limits on your creativity on a Tele designed to pemmeate your playing with chic '60s swagger.
Legendary sound and tuning stability
With some guitars that have been through the wars, tuning stability can become a problem as parts age and components fall out of shape or alignment. This certainly isn't the case on the '61 Relic Telecaster, where you have the benefit of a vintage visage mixed with the precision engineering of Custom Shop. There's nothing worse than having your tuning go awry on stage, but with Fender quality you can be sure it will stay stable for your set.
Vintage tuning machines and a bone nut give a strong anchor for your strings, while the string-through-body construction locks them down even firmer. In addition to keeping true intonation and tuning stability, you'll obtain unbelievable sustain through this string mounting. So, get gigging and show off this stunning guitar straight away. There's no reliability worries that plague older instruments, its artisanal attributes ensure pristine tones for innumerable gigs and playing hours.
Top-level security for a top-level instrument
Quality like no other. Despite Fender's renowned robust construction, you might understandably be cautious about transporting this unique beauty. Worry not. Included is a Fender deluxe hardshell case that will preserve your axe and keep it road-ready for years to come. A long with this durable case is a certificate of authenticity from Fender themselves. It's the genuine article and you'll have the documents to prove it.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop 61 Relic Telecaster, Aged Aztec Gold
- Model Code: 9235001152
- Series: Time Machine
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Lacquer Relic®
- Body Colour: Aged Aztec Gold
Neck
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1960 Oval "C"
- Neck Finish: Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: 6105 Narrow Tall
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: White Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special™ Single-Coil Tele®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special™ Single-Coil Tele®
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1: Neck Pickup, Position 2: Neck and Bridge Pickup, Position 3: Bridge Pickup
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Threaded Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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