Fender Custom Shop 1966 Telecaster DLX Closet Classic Aged Lake Placid Blue (205)

When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Fender Custom Shop 1966 Telecaster DLX Closet Classic

Color: Aged Lake Placid Blue Weight: 7lbs 7oz/7.4lbs Serial: CZ591205

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

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A Time Capsule from '66

This Fender Custom Shop '66 Telecaster isn't just a guitar; it's a trip back to the golden era. Finished in a stunning Aged Lake Placid Blue, this Tele has the authentic look and feel of a prized vintage instrument that was cherished, played, and carefully stored away. The DLX Closet Classic treatment gives it the subtle patina of age, with light finish checking and mildly aged hardware, telling the story of a guitar with a past, ready for its next chapter with you.

Hand-Wound '67 Tele Tone

At the heart of this Tele's voice are a pair of Custom Shop Hand-Wound '67 Single-Coil pickups. These are the real deal, delivering the clear, crisp twang and glassy highs that defined countless hits. The bridge pickup has all the spank and bite you could ask for, while the neck pickup offers a warm, round, and beautifully articulate tone that's perfect for soulful leads or smooth rhythm work. Together, they produce that quintessential Telecaster hollow cluck that cuts through any mix.

Vintage Feel, Modern Playability

The neck is where this guitar truly connects with the player. Carved from premium quartersawn maple for exceptional stability, the '60s Oval "C" profile feels instantly comfortable and familiar. It's substantial enough for a solid grip but slim enough for effortless playing. Paired with a modern 9.5" fingerboard radius and Jescar Vintage frets, you get the best of both worlds: a classic feel with the ability to bend strings freely without fretting out. It’s a player’s dream.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Series: Time Machine

Orientation: Right-Hand

Color: Aged Lake Placid Blue

Country Of Origin: US

Headstock: Telecaster®

Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple

Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"

Neck Thickness: .870"

Neck Butt Width: 2.200"

Neck Thickness 12th Fret: .930"

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple

Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 7 mm

Number of Frets: 21

Truss Rod: Late '60s

String Nut: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Nut Material: Bone

Fret Size: Jescar Vintage (45085)

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Body: 2-Piece Select Alder

Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Shape: Telecaster®

Body Style: Solid Body

Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder

Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles

Pickguard: 3-Ply White

Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome

Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo

String Trees: American Vintage '56-'58

Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '67 Single-Coil Tele®

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '67 Single-Coil Tele®

Pickup Configuration: Single Coil

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.