FENDER Custom Shop 61 Telecaster Heavy Relic RW, Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst

Step into the golden era of Fender with this stunning 1960 Telecaster® Custom Shop reissue, built to capture the look, feel, and tone of a true vintage classic. The lightweight 2-piece roasted alder body with off-center seam is finished in rich Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, giving it an authentically worn-in vibe.

The AAA rosewood fingerboard, paired with a dark-tinted maple neck, offers a silky smooth playing surface and warm resonance. Its comfortable 1960 Oval “C” profile sits perfectly in the hand, with a vintage-correct 9.5" radius and narrow tall frets that strike the ideal balance between classic feel and modern playability. Subtle clay dot inlays add to the period-accurate look.

For unmistakable Tele® twang and punch, it comes equipped with Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’63 Tele® pickups. The classic 3-way switch and master volume/tone controls deliver a wide range of vintage tones, from bright, cutting bridge sounds to round and soulful neck tones.

Every detail has been thoughtfully relic’d, from the knurled chrome knobs and top-hat switch tip to the 3-saddle bridge with brass saddles, vintage-style tuners, and 3-ply nitrocellulose pickguard. A bone nut, early ’60s truss rod, and deluxe hardshell case with strap and certificate of authenticity round out this premium package.

Experience the unmistakable tone and timeless style of the early ’60s brought back to life by the Fender Custom Shop — a Telecaster® built to inspire, perform, and feel like a well-loved classic from day one.

General:
Series: Time Machine™
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Chocolate 3TSB
Country of Origin: US

Neck:
Headstock: Telecaster®
Neck Material: Maple Plain Grain
Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1960 Oval “C”
Neck Thickness: .790"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Neck Thickness 12th Fret: .930"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material: AAA 9mm Rosewood (Flat Lam Slab)
Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Early ’60s Style
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fret Size: Narrow Tall / 6105
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Body:
Body: 2-Piece Alder Roasted, Off-Center Seam
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: 2-Piece Roasted Alder

Hardware:
Bridge: Tele ’58–’63 with 3 Brass Saddles
Pickguard: Nitrocellulose Relic® (’60 Tele)
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Relic®
Switch Tip: Top Hat Tele Relic®
Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel Relic®
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo Relic®
String Trees: Vintage Disc Relic®
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo Relic®

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’63 Tele® Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’63 Tele® Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Selector Switch

Measurements:
Neck Spec 1st Fret: .790"
Neck Spec 12th Fret: .930"

Accessories:
Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity