The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster Heavy Relic from the Time Machine series takes you straight back to the golden era of rock ’n’ roll. This exceptional electric guitar captures the essence of an early 60s Telecaster, featuring authentic aging, classic feel and the signature sound that shaped music history. The elaborate heavy relic treatment with Faded Aged Tomatillo Green finish gives the guitar the look of a perfectly played-in companion that has spent decades on stage and in the studio. Equipped with hand-wound pickups and crafted from premium tonewoods, the 1961 Telecaster Heavy Relic is a true gem for guitarists and collectors. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
The body is made of two-piece roasted alder with offset-seam construction and finished in nitrocellulose lacquer. The quartersawn maple neck features a comfortable mid-60s oval "C" profile, combining stability and playability. The 3A rosewood fingerboard with 21 Jescar vintage frets and a 9.5" radius delivers a precise playing feel, balancing classic expression with modern demands for licks and dynamic chord work.
Two Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’63 Tele single coils provide the unmistakable Telecaster sound, delivering the classic twang and brilliant highs of a well-played vintage instrument. The ’63 Telecaster-style wiring and 3-way blade switch offer versatile tones, from crystal-clear cleans to assertive crunch. Premium features such as the 3-saddle American Vintage strings-through-body Tele bridge with brass saddles, a bone nut, vintage-style tuners with “F” logo and the 3-ply parchment pickguard emphasize the boutique character of this Custom Shop masterpiece.
Fender 1961 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Tomatillo Green