Used 2018 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster Journeyman Relic Shoreline Gold With OHSC

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.

This Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster showcases why, creating a vintage vibe along with some modern tweaks.  It features a lightweight select alder body, a rock solid quartersawn maple neck with a 60 Oval "C" neck shape, and Custom Shop '63 Tele pickups.  The neck is topped with a nice AAA Rosewood (period correct round lam) fretboard.  It's spec'ed with a 9.5" radius and Narrow Tall (6105) frets for easy playing and bending - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled guitars out of the Custom Shop. 

The guitar was given the Journeyman Relic finish treatment, to create the look and feel of a guitar that was played extensively for years, but also well taken care of.  There's finish checking, and small marks & chips, but nothing heavy.   This really is a beauty - and the 3-ply parchment pickguard is a nice match for the Shoreline Gold finish.

Serial Number: R93825