{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-limited-edition-1963-telecaster-journeyman-relic-aged-3-tone-sunburst-with-case","title":"Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1963 Telecaster Journeyman Relic Aged 3-Tone Sunburst With Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver since the Telecaster debuted in the early 1950's, it has seen many evolutions, modifications, alterations and colors.    By the 1960's, some important changes were seen, mainly in the addition of a rosewood fretboard.  Not only that, but a new neck shape, bridge design, pickups, and color options, gave the Telecaster a decidedly different feel, sound and look.  For many players, the early 60's Teles are the only way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster showcases why, creating a vintage vibe along with some modern tweaks.  It features a lightweight select alder body, a rock solid quartersawn maple neck with a 63 \"C\" neck shape, and Handwound Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickups.  The neck is topped with a dark AAA Rosewood (period correct round lam) fretboard.  It's spec'ed with a 9.5\" radius and Narrow Tall (6105) frets for easy playing and bending - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled guitars out of the Custom Shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the look, this is a unique one from the Custom Shop.  It's Aged 3-Tone Sunburst with a matching headstock - that's something you rarely see on a sunburst guitar.  The way they did it is perfect.  The guitar has been give the Journeyman Relic finish treatment.  This creates the look and feel of a guitar that was played extensively for years, but also well taken care of.  There's finish checking, and small marks \u0026amp; chips, but nothing heavy.   This really is a beauty - and the tortoiseshell pickguard is a nice touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's not all about the looks though - this guitar sounds downright amazing, thanks to some of the most popular Tele pickups out there.  It's loaded with the Handwound Custom Shop Twisted Tele set (normally a significant upcharge).  They deliver hot high-output Tele tone with a dash of sparkling Strat character. Each pickup is tailored to its position (neck and bridge) to achieve its individual sonic character. The neck pickup's taller bobbin is designed to accommodate more windings, combined with a slightly shorter bridge pickup bobbin for dark full-bodied midrange. Formvar-coated neck pickup magnet wire adds brightness and glassiness, while the enamel-coated bridge pickup magnet wire delivers warm vintage-style tones.  Flush-mount polepieces produce even string response and Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor an added bonus, this Tele has modern wiring the Greasebucket circuit, which brings a new dimension to your tone.  The effect is that when rolled down, the tone pot reduces the high frequencies, but does not add bass.  This has been a popular upgrade for years, and is a great addition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOther features include period correct hardware - from the tuners to the bridge, to the knurled knobs and tophat switch tip.  Also includes a Custom Shop hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis particular guitar was recently featured at the Fender Custom Shop Showcase Event at NAMM 2025 - as soon as we saw it, we knew we had to have it.  Fortunately, our card was picked as the winner, and here it is!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCome to Truetone Music to check out this amazing Tele, or order here right now for it to be sent straight to your home.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # CZ582419\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:  7.3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart # 9239119102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Package: Journeyman Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitro Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor:  Aged 3-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Tortoiseshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: 2 Piece Select Alder - Sort for Lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Quartersawn Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTint: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: 63 \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret:  .830\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret:  1.00\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Nut Width: 1.650\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Butt Width: 2.200\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: RoundLam AAA Rosewood - Sort for Dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretwire:  Narrow Tall 6105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDots: Micarta White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup:  Handwound Custom Shop Twisted Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup:  Handwound Custom Shop Twisted Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring:  Modern with Greasebucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Chrome\/Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Knurled \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip: Top Hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Vintage 58 - 63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck plate: Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Custom Shop Deluxe Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671467610355,"sku":"00FCS404","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img17590.jpg?v=1739320665","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/fender-custom-shop-limited-edition-1963-telecaster-journeyman-relic-aged-3-tone-sunburst-with-case","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}