Description
By 1964, the Fender Telecaster had established itself as "the" guitar for musicians worldwide. Guitarists of the decade, such as Steve Cropper and Buck Owens, championed the Tele for its twangy sound and rock-solid reliability. The Fender Custom Shop 1964 Telecaster NOS celebrates those mid-60s models, boasting a slew of vintage-correct appointments that make it just as charming as the original.
The Custom Shop 1964 Telecaster is a stunning instrument, thanks to its Sonic Blue finish and NOS treatment. Together, they give it the appearance of a genuine Tele from the '60s that's been perfectly preserved in its original packaging. Other historically accurate appointments include the early '60s-style truss rod cover and the round-laminated AAA-rosewood fingerboard.
For optimal playability, this Fender sports a '60s-style Oval "C"-shaped maple neck with 21 narrow-tall frets. One deviation this model has from an authentic '64 Telecaster is its 9.5" radius fingerboard, replacing the typical 7.25" radius. This allows for easier bending and faster performance, two features that cater to the modern musician.
Armed with a pair of '63 Telecaster Custom Shop pickups, this guitar produces a bright and clear tone with that signature Tele twang. The neck pickup has that classic depth, warmth, and darkness, while the bridge single-coil delivers an articulate sound with exceptional note definition.
The Fender Custom Shop 1964 Telecaster NOS is a remarkable tribute to one of the most important decades in music history. For guitarists who have always wanted a genuine '60s Tele but need something with a few modern updates and a clean, unplayed look, this '64 recreation is an excellent option.
Weight: 7 lbs 8.5 oz
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.84"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.92"
Specs
Finish package: New Old Stock (NOS)
Plating: Chrome/Nickel hardware
Orientation: Right-hand
Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele black
Body material: Alder
Body construction: 2-piece spread
Body weight: Sorted for lightweight
Body color: Sonic Blue
Body finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck type: Custom neck
Neck shape: '60s-style oval "C"
Neck material: Plain grain maple
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.820"
Neck finish: Nitro lacquer (no tint)
Truss rod: Early '60s style
Fretboard material: AAA-grade rosewood (9 mm thick)
Fretboard radius: 9.5"
Fret wire: Narrow tall / 6105
Side dots: Micarta white, 3/32"
Face dots: Micarta white, 0.250"
Nut material: Bone
Construction: Round lamination
Binding (headstock and fretboard): None
Pickguard: Standard, '60-'64 Telecaster black/white/black (E/B/E)
Pickups: Neck - '63 Telecaster Custom Shop; Middle - None
Bridge assembly: '63 Telecaster NOS
Output jack assembly: Vintage Telecaster
Control assembly: '63 Telecaster NOS
Control knobs: Knurled chrome
Tuning machines: Vintage with Fender logo
Neck plate: Vintage "R" series
Backplate and tremolo cover: None
Rear control cover: None
Strap locks: None
String set: 0.010 - 0.046
Sort for rosewood darkness: Yes
Decals (Headcap): '61-'65 Telecaster
SKU: 9231016087
