Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar - Faded Black with Hardshell Case

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Some guitars become legends because they refuse to follow trends, relying instead on timeless design, unmistakable tone, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Available at Haggerty's Music, this Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom captures the spirit of one of the most influential electric guitars ever built while elevating it through the meticulous attention to detail that only the Fender Custom Shop can provide. Finished in a beautifully aged Faded Black Relic treatment, this instrument looks and feels like a well-loved vintage original that's spent decades making music.

The alder body and AAA rosewood fingerboard faithfully recreate the feel and response of an early-1960s Telecaster Custom, delivering the articulate attack, dynamic sensitivity, and unmistakable twang that have defined countless recordings across country, blues, rock, Americana, and beyond. The comfortable 60s Style Oval "C" maple neck features a vintage-correct 7.25-inch radius paired with narrow tall frets, blending authentic vintage ergonomics with modern playability that makes bends and expressive vibrato feel effortless. Every detail, from the medium-tint nitrocellulose lacquer neck finish to the expertly executed Relic treatment, reflects Fender's commitment to recreating the character of a cherished vintage instrument.

This Custom Shop model also expands upon classic Tele versatility with a thoughtfully voiced pickup combination. A Twisted Tele bridge pickup delivers the familiar snap, bite, and cutting presence players expect, while the neck position has been routed to accommodate a TV Jones-style Filter'Tron pickup, giving the guitar a unique tonal identity that bridges traditional Fender clarity with Gretsch-inspired warmth and chime. Together with the traditional master volume and tone controls and three-way switching, the result is a Telecaster capable of everything from sparkling cleans and vintage rhythm tones to aggressive rock textures and expressive lead work.

Complete with its Fender Custom Shop hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, bridge cover, adjustment tools, and factory documentation, this 1960 Telecaster Custom represents everything players love about the Custom Shop: vintage authenticity, premium materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and exceptional musical inspiration. Whether you're a collector searching for a distinctive Custom Shop build or a working guitarist who demands uncompromising performance, this remarkable Telecaster is ready to become the centerpiece of any collection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Fender Custom Shop
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Faded Black

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: 1960 Telecaster
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Telecaster 6-in-Line
• Neck Material: Plain Grain Maple
• Neck Shape: 60s Style Oval "C"
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.800" at 1st Fret, 0.940" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Micarta White Dots
• Side Dots: Micarta White
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Early '60s Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: Heel Access
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Telecaster 3-Saddle "Gatton" Style Bridge with Compensated Brass Saddles (Relic)
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Chrome Bridge Cover Included (Not Installed)
• Bridge Mounting: Vintage Telecaster 7-Screw Bridge Plate
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Pickup Covers: Nickel Window (Neck), Black (Bridge)
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top Chrome
• Switch Tip: Black Barrel
• Hardware Finish: Relic Chrome/Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Closed-Gear Fender Logo Tuners
• String Trees: Vintage Butterfly Metal String Tree
• Strings: Fender Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046)
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Custom Shop
• Strap Buttons: Vintage Style
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4" Cup

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HS
• Neck Pickup: TV Jones TV Classic Neck Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Twisted Tele Bridge Pickup
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Blade Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: Factory-Routed for TV Jones Neck Pickup

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Leather Strap, Bridge Cover, Adjustment Tools, Fender Literature
• Case/Gig Bag: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: R150257
• Manufacture Date: 2026