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The Fender Custom Shop '60s Rosewood Telecaster Closet Classic electric guitars brings you an incredibly accurate recreation of one of Fender's rarest and most coveted models. Meticulously built with a chambered rosewood body, rosewood neck and handwound pickups, it authentically channels the rich, warm tone that made the original so legendary. Whether you play blues, rock or country, this rosewood Tele will inspire you with its classic vibe and voice.

Rosewood Resonance With a Lightweight Build

The solid Indian rosewood body serves up tone that's both earthy and articulate. Rosewood's tight grain pattern helps notes bloom with a full midrange and smooth high end. A chambered maple center eliminates uncomfortable weight while enhancing resonance and sustain. You're getting the best of both worlds—a lively, responsive tonewood with a lightweight, easy-to-play design ideal for long sets on the stage or in the studio.

A Soulful Rosewood Neck Built for Expression

The vintage-spec rosewood neck profile feels instantly familiar in your hand. Its rounded '60s C-shape and narrow 9 mm fingerboard allow your fingers to effortlessly wrap around the strings for fluid soloing and chord work. From the slender .575" headstock to the 7.25" radius and narrow dot spacing, every dimension recreates the essence of a '60s Tele built for uninhibited musical expression. The satin nitrocellulose finish enhances the tactile response while allowing the rosewood to breathe and age gracefully over years of playing.

Handwound Pickups Recapture Vintage Magic

Twisted Tele pickups were a signature feature of the '60s rosewood Tele. These handwound, custom-spec'd pickups precisely replicate the gritty, bell-like tones that Fender's '60s classics were prized for. The bridge pickup serves up searing twang with just the right amount of growl for overdriven leads. Dial in the neck pickup for a rich, buttery clean tone perfect for jazz and blues. With the Twisted Tele pickups, you're getting the full vintage Telecaster experience.

Vintage-Spec Hardware for Authentic Tone Transfer

Details make all the difference in an instrument's tone and feel. That's why the Fender Custom Shop went to great lengths to recreate the classic '67 Tele bridge assembly and saddles. You'll feel and hear the difference as every note resonates through the rosewood body with clarity and sustain. Other vintage-correct appointments include the modern Tele control assembly, vintage-style tuners and nylon-string guide.

Fender Custom Shop '60s Rosewood Telecaster Closet Classic Electric Guitar Natural
Fender Custom Shop '60s Rosewood Telecaster Closet Classic Electric Guitar Natural
Fender Custom Shop '60s Rosewood Telecaster Closet Classic Electric Guitar Natural

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  • Chambered Indian rosewood body, maple core, satin nitro finish
  • '60s C-shape rosewood neck, 7.25" radius, narrow dot spacing
  • Custom handwound Twisted Tele pickups, vintage tone controls
  • '67 Tele bridge, vintage-style tuners, nylon-string guide
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Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Indian rosewood
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: '60s C
  • Neck wood: Rosewood
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Round laminate rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: 6105
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65" (42 mm) bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Twisted Tele
  • Bridge: Twisted Tele
  • Brand: Fender Custom Shop
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 3-saddle vintage-style string-through
  • Tuning machines: Schaller
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: United States

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  • YES

    5

    submitted18 days ago

    byMark

    fromPort Charlotte Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Sounds great. Fun to play. Looks Fabulous.

  • I finally got one and I'm extremely happy

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byStefan

    fromEarth

    I always loved the tone of this guitar…it's very snappy and articulate. It took a while for me to adjust the truss rod properly, since it's a heel adjustment model, but once I did, I was able to set the action perfectly. This resulted in he tone and the feel of the instrument finally coming together in perfect harmony. This is easily my favorite and best Tele. It's worth every penny I spent.

  • SAD TO SAY I JUST SOLD THIS GUITAR FOR A HUGE PROFIT

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byBrad

    fromPORTLAND

    a friend offered a lot to buy it, much more than waht I paid for it, couldn't refuse..

  • This guitar was worth every penny I paid for it!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMotorcity Rocker

    fromNashville, TN

    This guitar will be used in the studio, rehearsals, playing live, etc.

  • Best Guitar Money Can Buy!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bymerry

    fromHenderson, NV

    Quite simply put there is no better guitar I have played and heard than this. Its worth every penny and more. The highs and lows are spot on. The pickups are great on the clean and heavy. Its weight just feels so good, and its just looks fantastic. You MUST buy this guitar!!!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byJay

    fromHouston, TX

    What year is this rosewood telecaster? Thanks

    What year is this rosewood telecaster? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    2022
  • asked bySteve

    fromBristol Va.

    Does this guitar come with a crome bridge cover? If not could u include one that fits it?

    Does this guitar come with a crome bridge cover? If not could u include one that fits it?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it doesn't.. We can't modify a Custom Shop
  • asked byJoe

    fromNew York City

    Is this guitar a limited run custom shot Rosewood telecaster 2021

    Is this guitar a limited run custom shot Rosewood telecaster 2021

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Very limited.
  • asked byJoe

    fromNew York

    Do you have these guitars in stock and if you do how long for delivery

    Do you have these guitars in stock and if you do how long for delivery

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373.
  • asked byJoe

    fromNew York

    How many are these custom shop guitars were produced for 2021

    How many are these custom shop guitars were produced for 2021

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, we don’t have that information available.
  • asked bySam

    fromBaltimore, MD

    What production year is this guitar?

    What production year is this guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    2021