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Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Closet Classic Black Holoflake

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Closet Classic Black Holoflake

SKU 00FCS451
by Fender
$ 5,200.00 - $ 5,200.00
$ 5,200.00
$ 5,200.00 - $ 5,200.00
$ 5,200.00
Fender Custom Shop
Ever since the Telecaster debuted in the early 1950's, it has seen many evolutions, modifications, alterations and colors.    By the 1960's, some important changes were seen, mainly in the addition of a rosewood fretboard.  Not only that, but a new neck shape, bridge design, pickups, and color options, gave the Telecaster a decidedly different feel, sound and look.  For many players, the early 60's Teles are the only way to go.

For Truetone's own Brad, this was the target for his custom creation.  We recently started a new "Staff Picks" program to expand our Fender Custom Shop selection.  Everyone - from sales to repairs to shipping - had the opportunity to design their dream guitar.  This Tele is one of the most interesting, thanks to it's unbelieveable finish.  It's called Black Holoflake, and it's amazing.  This unique finish throws back flashes of color as it moves under the lights, so it looks different every time it turns.  We'll pause now so you can admire the photos - and while they look great, this is a finish that looks even better in person.
While most of what you see out there is a Relic, Brad chose to do this one as a Closet Classic for those that want a clean guitar.  So you get some finish checking and slight aging on the hardware, but no dings or dents.  From a distance, it looks like an NOS (New Old Stock) but once viewed close up, you can see the subtle details that make this a Closet Classic.

A Black Holoflake body and a black anodized pickguard aren't what most people picture on a 1960 Telecaster, and that's he chose it. Underneath the glitter, it's a straight-ahead early-'60s Tele - a true classic.  It has a two-piece alder body that is light and resonant.  The rock solid quartersawn maple neck has a medium tint and a satin lacquer finish, so your hand moves up and down the neck without dragging. It topped with a period correc AAA rosewood fretboard (slab), that we had sorted for dark, with vintage clay dots.  Brad when with the  '60s Oval "C" neck profile.  This is the most popular choice for Custom Shop guitars, as it's a comfortable rounded shape that suits most hands.  He also went with the modern tweak of a 9.5" radius rather than the vintage 7.25", which makes bends easier and keeps notes from choking up high, and paired it with medium vintage frets (.047" x .095"). They sit a bit lower than the common 6105 wire, so chording has an old-school feel while the flatter radius handles the lead work. 

The guitar is loaded with Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster pickups, which recreate the early 60's Tele sound that is known and loved by players all over.  Whether you need country twang, hard hitting rock bottoms or glistening clean highs, this one gives it to you.  Brad chose these pickups not just because they are period correct, but because he found it to be his favorite set after comparing a ton of Custom Shop Telecasters that we have here.

Other features include a '63 Tele bridge, vintage tuners with the Fender logo, a vintage string guide and neck plate.  The guitars comes in a black Custom Shop Deluxe hardshell case and includes a Certificate of Authencity.

This Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster is truly unique.  If you want to see what the finish looks like in person, come by Truetone Music, or order it right here to be sent straight to you.

 

  • Serial # R150876
  • Part #: 9231016706
  • Weight: 7.5 lbs
  • Finish Package: Closet Classic
  • Finish: Nitro Lacquer
  • Color: Black Holoflake
  • Pickguard: Black Anodized Aluminum, 8-Hole 60 Tele
  • Pickups: Custom Shop '63 Tele Pickups
  • Body: 2 Piece Alder
  • Neck: Quartersawn Maple
  • Tint: Medium
  • Neck Finish: Satin Lacquer
  • Fretboard: AAA Rosewood (Slab) - Sorted for Dark
  • Dots: Vintage Clay (Wide Spacing)
  • Neck Shape: 60 Oval “C”
  • Frets: 21
  • Fretwire: Medium Vintage (47095)
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
  • Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .790"
  • Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .930"
  • Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
  • Nut: Bone
  • Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
  • Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo
  • String Guide: Vintage
  • Bridge: 63 Tele
  • Neck Plate: Vintage
  • Knobs: Knurled Chrome
  • Switch: 3 Way, Top Hat Tip
  • Wiring: Modern Tele
  • Case: Custom Shop Black