Fender Custom Shop 1964 Telecaster Relic Rw Natural Blonde
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
- 2-piece alder body with nitrocellulose relic finish for immediate resonance and a credible sixties patina.
- Quartersawn maple neck, C oval profile, 9.5" radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard with 21 narrow tall 6105 frets for fast, precise, and comfortable playing.
- Two hand-wound Custom Shop Texas Special pickups, traditional Tele wiring, and a 3-position selector switch to go from crisp twang to gritty crunch.
- 3-saddle "strings-through-body" bridge and vintage-style hardware for the sustain, attack, and definition typical of a mid-60s Tele.
Manufacturer Information
Fender Custom Shop
https://www.fender.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Fender (EDC) B.V.
Email: contactemea@fender.com
Address:
A Faithful Tribute to Mid-Sixties Telecasters
Designed in the spirit of the 1964 models, this Telecaster features the "round-lam" rosewood fingerboard, nitro finishes, and streamlined craftsmanship that enhance vibration. The Fender Custom Shop preserves the vintage aesthetics, feel, and tonal balance while incorporating modern comfort adjustments for uncompromised playability on stage and in the studio.
Who This Tele Is For and Suitable Styles
Built for intermediate to professional guitarists, it excels in country, blues, rock, and americana. Its dynamics, touch response, and clarity also make it highly relevant in soul, pop, and indie genres, whether played clean, on the edge of breakup, or with moderate overdrive.
The Sound
The selected alder offers singing mids and a very usable bass/treble balance, while the rosewood fingerboard smooths the high frequencies for a refined attack. The Texas Special pickups (with output higher than a strictly vintage set) deliver tight lows, present mids, and biting highs. The 3-saddle bridge enhances snap and twang, and the nitro finish allows the body to vibrate freely. The 9.5" radius and 6105 frets enable wide bends and controlled vibratos without buzzing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To respect the instrument's character, use nickel-plated steel strings 10-46 (original gauge). In addition to the included hard shell case, a padded Tele/Strat gig bag facilitates light travel. Add a leather strap for good support, a quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and a microfiber cloth for maintaining the nitro finish.
Technical specifications
| Category | TL | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Simple |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Yellow |
| Material | Selected two-piece alder | Truss rod | Vintage-style headstock adjustment |
| Shape | Telecaster | Nut material | Bone |
| Color of this reference | Natural Blonde relic | String tree | Bone |
| Color named by supplier | Aged Fiesta Red | Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose lacquer (relic) | Control knobs | Knurled chrome |
| Bridge | 3-saddle, vintage-style "strings-through-body" Tele | Selector tip | Hat style, black |
| Neck | Quartersawn maple | Pickguard | 3-ply mint green |
| Neck profile | C oval | Hardware finish | Nickel/chrome |
| Construction | Bolt-on neck | Tuners | Vintage-style with Fender logo |
| Neck finish | Nitrocellulose | String guide | Single wing |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Pickup configuration | SS |
| Fingerboard radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Bridge pickup | Custom Shop Single-Coil Texas Special Tele, hand-wound |
| Number of frets | 21 | Neck pickup | Custom Shop Single-Coil Texas Special Tele, hand-wound |
| Fret type | Narrow Tall (6105) | Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Inlays | Mother-of-pearl dots | Selector switch | 3-position |
You will also like
Fender
Jaguar Signature Johnny Marr RW Olympic White
Gretsch Guitars
G6120T-Bssmk '59 "Smoke" Nashville Signature Brian Setzer Ebo Smoke Orange
Ibanez
PIA3761-SLW Stallion White Signature Steve Vai Pia
Gibson USA
Les Paul Custom 70s Buttercream Top Original
Fender
Telecaster '60s Custom American Ultra Luxe Vintage RW 3 Color Sunburst
Gibson Electric
Les Paul Custom 70s Ebony Original
Gretsch
G6136TG-58 LTD Custom Falcon Bigsby EBO Emerald Night
Gibson Custom
Les Paul Goldtop 1956 Reissue VOS Double Gold CSHR
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Texas Special pickups on this Telecaster offer?
The two hand-wound Custom Shop Texas Special single-coil pickups provide a higher output than a strictly vintage set. The bridge pickup delivers a biting treble while the bass remains tight, and the mids maintain a strong presence.
Is the Fender Custom Shop CS Telecaster 1964 RW Relic Natural Blonde suitable for blues and rock?
This model is suitable for country, blues, rock, and americana styles thanks to its dynamics and clarity. The SS configuration with a 3-position selector is ideal for clean tones, edge-of-breakup sounds, and moderate overdrive.
What playing comfort does the neck of this 1964 Tele provide?
The bolt-on quartersawn maple neck features an oval C-shape profile with a 42 mm nut width. The 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius and 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets facilitate wide bends and controlled vibrato. The scale length is 648 mm (25.5 inches).
Does the 3-saddle bridge allow for string-through-body mounting?
The vintage-style Tele three-saddle fixed bridge uses a "strings-through-body" setup, with the strings passing through the body.
What strings and accessories should be used with this Telecaster?
A nickel-plated steel 10-46 gauge set matches the original setup. A hard case is included; for transport and nitrocellulose finish care, a padded Tele/Strat gig bag, leather strap, 6.35 mm jack cable, and microfiber cloth are recommended.
