Fender Custom Shop 60 Telecaster Custom, Journeyman Relic, Candy Apple Red with Hard Case (pre-owned)

Sixties spirit. Custom Shop sophistication.

Few guitars boast their heritage quite as confidently as a Telecaster Custom. With its double-bound body, iconic proportions and elegant Candy Apple Red finish, this 2023 Fender Custom Shop ’60 Telecaster Custom brings a little vintage glamour to one of the most enduring designs in electric guitar history. It has all the familiar Telecaster attitude, elevated by the meticulous attention to detail that defines Fender’s Custom Shop.

There’s a particular magic to a great Telecaster, and it goes far beyond its instantly recognisable silhouette. It’s that direct, immediate response, the way notes seem to leap from the strings. A set of hand wound Custom Shop pickups provide crisp, articulate cleans that give way to a punchier, more harmonically complex voice when you start to dig in, with the kind of bite and presence that cuts through a mix without sacrificing depth or musicality. Roll back the volume, soften your attack and there’s another side to explore, with warmth, subtlety and a beautifully expressive feel under the fingers.

The double binding lends the body a real sense of occasion, while the Candy Apple Red finish brings a distinctly period-correct flavour with enough visual drama to turn heads under stage lights. It’s a compelling meeting of vintage-inspired elegance and purposeful, player-focused design.

In excellent condition, this 2023 example shows no fret wear and presents beautifully. For the player who appreciates the finer details, or the collector looking for a distinctive Custom Shop Telecaster, it offers an appealing combination of heritage, craftsmanship and unmistakable Fender character.

A classic reimagined with care, confidence and just the right amount of swagger.

Main Features & Specs

• Colour: Candy Apple Red
• Serial: 70290
• Year: 2023
• Body Material: Alder
• Neck Material: Flame Maple
• Neck Profile: 60 Oval C
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" Radius
• Frets: 21, Medium Vintage
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Pickups: Twisted Tele Neck, Nocaster Bridge - Handwound Fender Custom
• Bridge Type: 3 Saddle Vintage
• Tuners: Gotoh Locking - Vintage Style (Originals Included)
• Finish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose - Journeyman Relic
• Weight: 3.24 Kg
• Case: Origina; Fender Custom Hard Case

All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including:  

• Brand new strings
• Action
• Electronic components
• Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment
• Hardware
• Fretwork
• Clean and condition inc. Fretboard
• Saddle/Bridge height, radius, intonation
• Nut  

The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty*. We provide a 14 day no-quibble money back guarantee on all our used instruments, so you can buy with confidence.