Fender Custom Shop 1967 Telecaster Relic - USA 2024

This Fender Custom Shop 1967 Telecaster Relic in Olympic White captures a pivotal moment in Fender history, when the Tele evolved from its early utilitarian roots into a sharper, more refined instrument that defined late-’60s rock, soul and country. Built by the Fender Custom Shop as a faithful ’67 reissue, it blends period-correct specs with the feel and confidence of a guitar that’s already lived a full musical life.

Finished in lightly aged Olympic White over alder, the relic work is tasteful and convincing, with natural-looking checking, edge wear and hardware ageing that feels authentic rather than exaggerated. Despite the vintage aesthetic, this guitar is literally unplayed and presents as new, with no additional wear beyond the Custom Shop relic treatment. It has clearly been carefully stored since leaving the factory.

The rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and depth to the classic Tele snap, softening the attack just enough while retaining clarity and punch. It’s an unmistakably late-’60s Tele voice - articulate, woody and dynamic, with plenty of bite when pushed. The neck carve sits comfortably in the hand, with a rounded late-’60s oval C profile that encourages long sessions without fatigue.

Hand-wound Custom Shop ’67 Tele pickups deliver classic balance - a clear, cutting bridge with grit and authority, and a smooth, open neck tone that stays articulate even under gain. Everything feels tight, resonant and responsive, exactly as you’d expect from an instrument that has seen virtually no real-world use.

Supplied with its original Fender Custom Shop case and documentation, this is a rare opportunity to own a museum-clean Custom Shop Tele that looks vintage, plays flawlessly, and is ready for stage or studio from day one.

Features:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.5mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 21.4mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.78mm

Nut Width: 41.62mm

Width at 12th Fret: 51.66mm

Weight: 3320g

Brand: Fender Custom Shop

Model: 1967 Telecaster Relic

Year: 2024

Origin: USA

Body: Alder

Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, Olympic White Relic

Neck: Maple, late ’60s style oval “C” profile

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Radius: 7.25" - 9.5" compound

Frets: Medium vintage

Scale length: 25.5"

Pickups: Fender Custom Shop hand-wound ’67 Telecaster set

Controls: Volume, tone, 3-way selector

Bridge: Vintage-style Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles

Tuners: Vintage-style Fender

Case: Original Fender Custom Shop hard shell case