Relic 63 Tele Feel With Custom Shop Firepower
If you love the sound and vibe of an early 60s Tele but do not feel like chasing a six figure vintage original, this 1963 Telecaster Relic delivers the same attitude with modern reliability. It feels broken in the second you pick it up and has that clear, snarling Tele voice that just begs to live on a stage.
Alder 63 Tele Body With Classic Aged Fiesta Red Mojo
The alder body is the secret sauce here. It gives you that focused midrange and tight low end that keeps your chords punchy and your leads sitting right in the mix. No mud, no flub, just a clear fundamental that makes every note count.
The Aged Fiesta Red relic finish looks like it has spent decades under smoky stage lights, but the wear is tasteful and musical. It shows up around the edges and contact points where a real 63 would naturally age, so it feels familiar and inviting instead of beat up for the sake of it.
Rift Sawn Maple Neck That Disappears In Your Hand
Rift sawn maple is rock solid and super resonant, so this neck rings and stays stable through seasons, tours, and tuning changes. The 60 Style Oval C profile is a sweet spot shape: enough meat to dig into for big bends and chords, but never a baseball bat that slows you down.
The Unfinished NB Relic back of the neck means no sticky gloss to fight you. It feels like your favorite neck that has been played silky smooth over years of gigs. Early 60s truss rod spec, Telecaster headstock, and the 61-65 era decal all nail that period correct vibe without feeling like a museum piece.
AAA Rosewood Board, 9.5 Radius And 6105 Frets
The AAA rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of warmth and bloom to every note. Paired with the 9.5 inch radius, it makes bends feel buttery while still keeping chords comfortable in every position.
21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets give you that slick, modern playability without looking out of place on a vintage style Tele. They let you grab and control bends with ease, keep intonation solid up the neck, and the fret ends are dialed in so you feel wood and music, not sharp metal.
Hand Wound Custom Shop Pickups With Real 60s Bite
The Hand Wound Twisted Tele neck pickup is the glassy, articulate side of the equation. It has more top end air than a typical vintage Tele neck, so your chords stay clear and your leads sing without getting muddy. Roll the tone back for smoky jazz or leave it open for soulful, vocal like lines.
Out back, the Hand Wound OBG bridge pickup brings the snap and grit. It has that familiar Tele bite with enough body to keep it from getting ice picky, even through bright amps. Modern Telecaster wiring means the middle position is beautifully usable: chimey, balanced, and perfect for rhythm parts that need to sit in a mix without stepping on vocals.
Relic Work That Serves The Player
The relic treatment on this guitar is not about fake scars, it is about feel and response. The thinner, worn finish lets the alder breathe and resonate in a way thick plastic finishes just do not. The subtle wear on the hardware and plastic keeps the look cohesive without getting cartoonish.
Vintage clay style face dots and side dots complete the old school aesthetic. The Telecaster 58-63 style bridge, vintage tuners with Fender logo, and 63 Tele nitro style pickguard all have light relic wear that matches the story of the guitar. It looks like a well loved 63, not a prop.
Dialed In And Ready From Moore Guitars
This one comes in at a very comfortable 7.3 pounds, so it balances perfectly on a strap and will not wreck your shoulder through a three set night. Nut width is the classic 1.650 inches, so it instantly feels familiar if you are used to Fender necks.
Every Fender Custom Shop piece that hits our floor gets the full Moore Guitars treatment: triple inspection, a pro level setup, and the option to tweak string gauge and action to your exact preference at checkout. You also get our price match guarantee, trade in options, 0 percent financing for up to 36 months, and fast, free 2 to 3 day shipping.
Photos are of the actual guitar you are buying, serial CZ588218. If you want to see more angles, talk about a trade, or just make sure this is the right 63 Tele for you, we are happy to dig in with you.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to someone who actually plays. Real talk, we would rather help you find the right guitar than just make a quick sale.
