Fender Custom Shop Limted Edition 1963 Telecaster Relic - Aged Lake Placid Blue/NAMM Event Instrument #136 #CZ585961

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The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1963 Telecaster Relic – Aged Lake Placid Blue (NAMM Event Instrument #136) is a striking homage to one of the most stylish and sonically versatile eras in Telecaster history. Crafted by the master builders at the Fender Custom Shop, this exclusive NAMM event instrument (Model #9231017079) captures the essence of a well-loved early-’60s original while delivering the refined playability modern players expect. Built with a resonant alder body, this Telecaster offers the balanced tonal foundation that defined countless classic recordings—clear highs, focused mids, and a tight, supportive low end. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Aged Lake Placid Blue is beautifully weathered through a meticulous Relic treatment, revealing subtle checking, softened edges, and natural wear patterns that evoke decades of stage and studio use. Complemented by a 3-ply mint pickguard, the faded metallic blue and mint pairing creates an unmistakable vintage aesthetic that feels both elegant and authentically road-worn. The quartersawn maple neck provides enhanced stability and resonance, carved into a comfortable ’60s Style Oval “C” profile that measures .820" at the 1st fret and .890" at the 12th fret. This carve strikes a perfect balance—substantial enough for confident grip yet sleek enough for fluid lead work. Topped with a rosewood fingerboard, the guitar delivers the warm attack and smooth response that became synonymous with mid-’60s Fenders. A 9.5" fingerboard radius and 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets ensure effortless bends, clean articulation, and modern comfort across the neck. Tonally, this instrument is equipped with a set of Handwound ’63 Telecaster single-coil pickups, meticulously voiced to reproduce the sparkle, snap, and woody midrange that defined the Tele sound of the era. The bridge pickup delivers classic bite and twang with dynamic responsiveness, while the neck pickup offers round, bell-like clarity with remarkable depth. Modern