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If you're a rock 'n' roll enthusiast, there's only one era you'd travel back in time to given the chance. And that era is the sixties. The Fender Custom Shop 1965 Relic Telecaster Custom is infused with the sound of a golden age of rock 'n' roll. Custom Shop hand-wound single-coil pickups are '60s-voiced, bringing raw, vintage tone that's simply incomparable.
The classic quality of this 1965 Tele doesn't end with the sound. With a special relic finish, it looks and feels like an old school music legend. But that's not to say it hasn't been refined for the modern day. A nitrocellulose lacquer finish on the neck brings a smooth, slick playing experience. And a compound radius fingerboard morphs to the shape of your hand as you move up and down the scale. Fluid playability, '60s style, and sensational sound.
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Rock 'n' roll may have been born in the '50s. But it made a real name for itself in the 1960s. The likes of The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and The Beatles took popular music to the next level, and helped forge the genre's name into the annals of history. It's the unmistakable sixties sound that this Custom Relic Telecaster seeks to recreate. And it succeeds. Two hand-wound '64 single-coil pickups form the perfect arsenal for bringing raw, bright sonic power into your playing. Play with legendary tone.
The Custom Shop 1965 Tele might have the stunning sound of golden age rock 'n' roll. But it's no one trick pony. Thanks to 3-way pickup switching, you can enjoy a versatile collection of sounds in your music. With sharp lead tones from the bridge pickup, a thicker sound that's perfect for chords out of the neck, or a blend of both for something a bit more unique, you've got enough flexibility to play whatever you like.
Combining the unique feel of an old school guitar with modern enhancements that increase playability, this genuinely is a guitar you'll never want to put down. It's got an era-correct 1960 oval "C"-shaped neck profile. Not only is this comfortable, but it gives you the distinctive feel of a classic sixties guitar.
But there's a reason technology moves on. So while the '65 Tele maintains this authentic '60s playing feel, it combines it with a range of modern day features that make your playing experience smooth and totally natural. A 7.25'' to 9.5'' compound radius means the shape of the neck changes as you move up and down the scale. This is to ensure your hand always remains in a natural position - making it easier for you to hit every note and chord. And a nitrocellulose lacquer neck finish is sleek, reducing friction and allowing you to move quicker from fret to fret. Flawlessly engineered playability.
It's got legendary sound. So why shouldn't the Custom Shop 1965 Telecaster look like a worn-in legend of the road, too? A faded green finish is typically old school. And it's gone through Fender's special relic treatment. Designed to provide an aged look to the guitar without affecting its performance, you can enjoy a wonderful vintage aesthetic that looks like it came straight from the Cavern Club stage.
Be heard loud and clear. The Fender 1965 Tele features their innovative Greasebucker tone control circuitry. This is one thing that certainly isn't out of the sixties. A sensational bit of modern engineering, it means you can roll off high frequencies without ever sacrificing volume. So keeping huge output levels - even when playing deep, booming lows - has never been easier.
A guitar this good should be played as much as possible. But you should only take an instrument this precious on tour if you know it's well protected. Well, never fear. Fender have included a deluxe hardshell case at no extra cost. Tough and durable, it's ready to handle whatever the touring life can throw at it, and will keep your guitar looking pristine.