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"I want that sharp, cutting attack and well-defined tone that only a Telecaster can deliver." "But I don't want to fight piercing highs, or muddy chords that fall apart in a mix."
Aren't you after the ultimate backing-and-lead guitar - one with a clear, defined edge, but with every register singing in balance?

Born in the 1950s, the Telecaster's simple construction makes it a legendary instrument that translates picking nuance directly into sound. But individual instruments vary - some can have overly harsh highs, or not enough midrange and low-end push, leaving chords feeling scattered in a band mix.

Since its founding in 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has stood at the pinnacle of Fender craftsmanship. Their goal was never just to reissue period-correct parts, but to achieve, at the highest level, the clean separation and outstanding playability players actually want. This is an instrument with exactly that ideal tonal balance: the Fender Custom Shop '63 Telecaster NOS, finished in NOS (New Old Stock) condition that perfectly recreates how it looked the day it left the factory. The Custom Shop's most senior craftsmen have poured the golden-era details of 1963 into this build without compromise.

It features the defining trait of the 1963 spec: a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard glued along the curve of the neck. Compared to the earlier slab-board era, it retains more of maple's focused attack while adding rosewood's smooth midrange, giving remarkably balanced output across the whole range.

It has all the sharp, defined edge you expect from a Telecaster, yet chord strumming and delicate arpeggios never blur - every string rings out clearly. It supports the ensemble beautifully whether you're playing rhythm or lead.

The 3-ply mint-green pickguard and traditional spiral saddle bridge, among other era-correct parts, faithfully recreate the details unique to a '63. The lustrous beauty of the NOS finish is genuinely breathtaking the moment you open the case.

Built with hand-selected wood and meticulous assembly by the Fender Custom Shop's top craftsmen, it also responds beautifully to your pickups and controls - a highly versatile instrument at home in any genre.

This '63 Telecaster NOS unites vintage character with today's finest craftsmanship. For any guitarist who wants that satisfying jangle from a chord strum, or clean, cutting lines that never get buried in a mix, this is about as reliable and versatile a partner as you'll find - an instrument worth keeping for a lifetime, elevating your playing the moment you pick it up.

The Fender Custom Shop's pride, expressed in perfect balance. Experience that satisfying separation the instant you strike a note.

[SPEC]
BODY: Alder
NECK: Maple
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
PICKUP: Original
WEIGHT: 3.28kg
NUT WIDTH: 41.8mm
w/Original Hardcase, C.O.A

[Repairs / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition]
*As this is a used/vintage instrument, the following notes reflect what we could confirm during our own inspection. Thank you for your understanding.
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Listed3 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop '63 Reissue Telecaster NOS
Categories
Year
  • 2008
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Model Family
Body Shape
  • T-Style
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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TC GAKKI

Shinjuku-Ku, Japan
Joined Reverb:2018

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