60s Tele magic with decades of honest wear built in
There is just something about a truly broken in Tele that a brand new guitar rarely touches. This 1960 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic feels like that blacked out workhorse that has been on every session, every smoky stage, and never let anyone down.
Fender Custom Shop builders are part craftsman, part artist, part mad scientist, and you can feel that obsession in this one. From the alder body and heavy relic Aged Black finish to the quarter sawn maple neck and AAA rosewood board, it hits that sweet spot of vintage vibe and modern reliability.
Heavy Relic Aged Black – the battle scars already earned
Fender’s Heavy Relic treatment is meant to look and feel like decades of big stages, bar gigs, and truck beds. The Aged Black finish is worn through in all the right spots, hardware is tastefully tarnished, and the edges feel like an old friend instead of a fresh-out-of-the-box stranger.
The alder body keeps things balanced and musical, with enough weight on the strap to feel solid without wearing you out. The end result is a guitar that looks like it has done the work, but you get to enjoy it at the peak of its life instead of after 60 years of abuse.
Hand wound 58 Tele pickups – twang, grit, and glassy bloom
The hand wound 58 Tele Relic pickups are the heart of this guitar. They have that classic Tele chime and snap, but with a sweetness in the mids that keeps the high end from ever turning into an ice pick.
Modern Tele wiring keeps the control layout familiar and useful. The bridge barks with authority, the neck is warm and round for buttery leads and chords, and the middle position gives you that airy, glassy rhythm tone that just sits in a mix. Ride the volume and tone controls and you can go from clean and glassy to pushed and gritty without ever touching your amp.
60 Style Oval C neck with AAA rosewood feel
The 60 Style Oval C profile is one of those neck shapes that disappears in your hand in the best way. It is slim enough to stay fast and comfortable, with just enough shoulder that you feel connected to every note up the neck.
AAA rosewood on a 9.5 inch radius board with narrow tall 6105 frets makes bending effortless and vibrato smooth. Your fretting hand will love how the quarter sawn maple neck feels broken in from day one, with that solid, stable feel you want if you are gigging or traveling hard.
Custom Shop details that matter on stage
Under the relic work is serious build quality. The early 60s truss rod and 4 bolt construction keep things solid, while the Telecaster headstock with 60 scoop and period correct decal complete the look. Vintage tuners with the Fender logo hold tune while still feeling era correct.
The Tele 60 Gatton style relic bridge, American Vintage string tree, and nitro G/B/G relic pickguard all work together as a real player grade package. The vintage Tele output jack and modern control layout keep everything familiar when you plug in and go.
Dialed in at Moore Guitars and ready to earn its scars
This exact guitar, serial CZ584989, is in our Evansville shop right now. Photos on the product page are of this actual instrument, not stock shots, so what you see is what shows up at your door.
Every Fender Custom Shop that comes through here gets our full Player-Perfect setup and a triple inspection before it ships. You also get free 2 to 3 day shipping, our 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee, trade in options, and available 0 percent financing for 36 months with Synchrony. Real talk, this Tele just wants to be played hard and often, not left sitting in a case.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to Rob or Cory – real players, real conversation, no scripts.
