Fender Custom Shop ‘63 Telecaster – Heavy Relic

Up for sale is a stunning Fender Custom Shop ’63 Telecaster Heavy Relic, a beautifully aged instrument that captures the feel, tone, and mojo of a true vintage Tele. This guitar has been studio-kept, cared for meticulously, and is in 100% perfect working condition. Currently strung with 11-gauge strings, it delivers a rich, punchy response with incredible clarity.

Model: Fender Custom Shop Telecaster ’63

Finish: Heavy Relic (nitrocellulose lacquer)

Body: Alder (2-piece)

Neck: Quarter-sawn maple

Neck Profile: 1963 “C” shape

Fingerboard: Rosewood (round-lam)

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”

Frets: 6105 narrow tall

Scale Length: 25.5”

Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)

Nut Material: Bone

Electronics

Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’63 Tele single-coils

• Wiring: Modern Tele wiring (4-way selector)
• Controls: Master volume, master tone

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage-style Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles
• Tuners: Vintage-style Fender tuning machines
• Pickguard: 3-ply mint green
• Hardware Finish: Nickel / chrome

Aging

• Heavy Relic finish with significant lacquer checking, body wear, and hardware aging
• Smooth rolled fingerboard edges and aged plastics for a broken-in feel

Include

• Fender Custom Shop hardshell case
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Factory accessory pack (strap, cable, etc.)