Description
There's something instantly captivating about a guitar finished in Fiesta Red, especially when it comes from the Fender Custom Shop. The 1963 Telecaster Relic is a heartfelt tribute to Fender's golden era, created for players who appreciate both the romance of vintage instruments and the reliability of modern craftsmanship. Whether you're chasing that classic twang or looking for a stage-ready workhorse, this Telecaster is ideal for experienced musicians and discerning collectors who value a guitar with real character and a story to tell.
Inspired by the original 1963 model, this guitar brings the spirit of early rock, country, and blues to life. Fender's Time Machine Series is not just about reissues; it is about recapturing the essence of the past with meticulous detail. The two-piece select alder body wears a beautifully aged nitrocellulose lacquer, and the rift sawn maple neck features a comfortable '60s Oval "C" profile that feels just right the moment you pick it up. The round-laminated 3A rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and elegance, both visually and tonally.
Plug in, and the magic really happens. The Custom Shop hand-wound Original Blackguard single-coil bridge pickup serves up punchy mids and unmistakable Tele bite. The Twisted Tele neck pickup offers brilliant clarity and dynamic response. With modern Tele wiring and the Greasebucket tone circuit, you can roll off highs without losing body, giving you added versatility whether you are on stage or in the studio.
This Telecaster plays as good as it sounds. The 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets make for an easy, articulate playing experience. Tuning stability and intonation are solid, thanks to vintage-style hardware, a bone nut, and classic steel barrel saddles. Every detail, from the knurled chrome knobs to the 3-ply mint green pickguard, is thoughtfully chosen to capture the look and feel of the early '60s, while providing the dependability modern players need.
The aged Fiesta Red finish stands out beautifully against the mint green guard and vintage clay dot inlays. The relic treatment hints at years of gigs and smoky clubs, inviting you to start the next chapter of this guitar's journey.
This 1963 Telecaster Relic is not just a tribute to the past. It is an instrument built for today's musician, with history in every detail and modern performance in every note. At Cream City Music, we love seeing instruments that bridge eras so seamlessly. If you want a Telecaster with real soul, style, and substance, this one is ready for you.
Specifications:
- Model Name: 1963 Telecaster Relic, 3A Rosewood Fingerboard, Fiesta Red
- Model Number: 9236091076
- Series: Time Machine
- Color: Aged Fiesta Red
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Headstock: Telecaster
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Original Blackguard Single-Coil Tele
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Single-Coil Tele
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Switch Tips: Top Hat Style, Black
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9236091076
