Fender Custom Telecaster Sunburst Refin 1960 Fender

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Summary

Finish: The body has been fully refinished and relic’d by Jay Black. The necks finish is original.

Body Material: Alder

Body Details: Alder solid body
— There is a pencil mark within bridge pickup cavity from Dec. 1960.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: C-Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .82″, 12th: .95″

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″

Nut Width: 1-21/32″

Scale Length: 25 1/2″

Neck Details: One-piece maple bolt-on neck with a slab Brazilian rosewood board, center clay dot inlays, truss adjustment at the heel
— There is a heel pencil mark from Oct. 1960

Electronics: Fender single-coil Tele pickups, 3-way blade pickup/tone selector switch, master volume, master tone
— Original with minor solder joint touch-ups due to disassemble from the refinishing process. The traditional 1960 wiring scheme has been retained. The pot codes date from 1960.

Pickup Measurements: Neck: 6.4 kΩ, Bridge: 6.5 kΩ

Hardware: Original Nickel

Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This ’60 Custom Tele shows nice aging and play wear. The refinished body has been relic’d. The back of the neck is smooth with some minor nicks and dings. The treble-side of the neck shows slight hand wear. Various other minor blemishes exist and the hardware shows nice tarnishing.

Modifications/Repairs: The body has been fully refinished and relic’d by Jay Black.
— Minor solder joint touch-ups are present.

Tech Notes: Currently, setup with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The skinny-low frets show light play wear.
— The serial number dates from 1960 -1961. The electronics, heel mark, and pickup cavity mark date from 1960.

Case Details: Original hard shell case