he American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom blends traditional, aged Tele looks and twang with top-tier performance enhancements to delight traditionalists and modern players alike. Primed for your next live show or recording session, this guitar delivers authentic Tele tone in a package that’s all about comfort and maximum playability. With features such as stainless steel frets over a compound-radius fingerboard, Luminlay side dots, a TUSQ nut, a luxurious satin-finished maple neck, and contoured neck joint carvings for effortless upper-fret access, you’ll feel like this is an instrument built just for you. Add in locking tuners and individual polished chrome-plated brass saddles to stabilize your tuning, and the American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom is poised to become your next go-to guitar in your collection.
Vintage Tele aficionados and modern players alike here at Sweetwater rally behind the classic aesthetic and natural resonance of the American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom. Period-correct appointments were introduced to make this an instantly recognizable work of art, such as a 3-ply pickguard over an alder body, a rosewood fingerboard with clay dot fret markers, and a glossy headstock with waterslide logo. This fusing of alder, maple, and rosewood gave the original ’60s Tele its snappy-sounding character with a hint of warmth, while Fender’s Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the alder body to resonate freely. To add to the quintessential early ’60s Tele vibe, light aging with uniquely patterned finish checking around the body puts the vintage character highly sought after by collectors right in your hands.
When it comes to the American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom, playability and performance are at the forefront. This traditionally styled Tele boasts plenty of mindful updates hiding in plain sight. For starters, the quarter-sawn maple neck features a satin finish that provides a natural texture, and Fender’s Modern D profile keeps your hands unencumbered. The softened edges of the fingerboard offer a familiar, “broken-in” response that’s a joy to play. Upgraded stainless steel frets facilitate extra-smooth, effortless string bends and the fastest playing possible for years to come due to their extreme durability. The 10-inch to 14-inch compound-radius fingerboard further accentuates the stainless steel frets with its accommodating profile, no matter where you play. To heat things up further with expressive playability, the pickup switch is angled toward the neck, providing an ergonomic switching experience that conforms to the natural movement of your arm. Finally, the ultra-tapered neck heel is ergonomically contoured to offer uncompromising access to the entire fingerboard for your rapid-fire solo work. From strummers to musical acrobats, the American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom encourages endless amounts of playtime.
Sometimes, even the most contemporary performers celebrate a return to form — case in point, Fender’s Pure Vintage ’63 Telecaster pickup set. Dual single-coils capture the original twang and flair that catapulted the Telecaster to the iconic status it possesses to this day. Using period-correct wire for each pickup and Alnico V magnets, the Pure Vintage ’63 Telecaster pickup set oozes early ’60s Tele tone with plenty of warmth and twang, tight lows, and enhanced picking response. No American Ultra Luxe Vintage series instrument is complete without Fender’s trademark electronic addition — the S-1 switch, which unleashes the full power of the Pure Vintage ’63 Telecaster pickup set, forcing the American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom to the front of your band mix.
For guitarists who crave the charming patina of a well-aged axe, only traditional nitrocellulose lacquer will do. Fender used nitro lacquer as the standard finish throughout its mid-century golden age, and players still champion it today for the way it naturally cracks, checks, and ages with a look and feel that’s undeniably appealing. The American Ultra Luxe Vintage lineup kick-starts this process with an Heirloom lacquer coat: a nitro lacquer finish with a semi-gloss shine and a lightly aged exterior. Moreover, scores of Sweetwater’s vintage Fender followers believe that a thin nitro finish both enhances an instrument aesthetically and also allows the guitar’s body to better resonate and sustain. Finally, because of nitro’s natural unpredictability, every American Ultra Luxe Vintage guitar sports a unique arrangement of checking, wear, and crazing that will only continue to gracefully develop the more you play.
Fender has explored the “vintage-meets-modern” formula many times over the years, but it’s never felt more fully realized than in the American Ultra Luxe Vintage series. In essence, this lineup merges key playability-enhancing features of the Ultra Luxe range — medium-jumbo stainless steel frets, contemporary contours, compound-radius fingerboards, superior switching, and beyond — with period-accurate Pure Vintage pickups and retro Fender aesthetics. Wrapped up in unabashedly retro Heirloom nitro lacquer finishes with light aging, American Ultra Luxe Vintage instruments shatter the vintage/modern dichotomy by combining the most compelling elements of Fender’s past and present into a single high-performance package.
Representing the pinnacle of innovation and craftsmanship, Fender American Ultra Luxe sets the benchmark for premium electric instruments. The new American Ultra Luxe Vintage series takes it a step further, showcasing the finest of Fender heritage – where timeless classics meet uncompromising modern refinement. The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® features premium ash body with carved contours that complement the aged Heirloom™ lacquer finish. Built for precision performance, the quartersawn maple neck with a Modern 'D' shape and Ultra rolled edges features medium jumbo stainless-steel frets, Luminlay® side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ® nut. Each instrument features a tapered neck heel to ensure unparalleled access to the higher register. Under the hood, Pure Vintage '51 Tele® pickups deliver classic Fender tones, from sparkling cleans to rich, expressive leads. Performance hardware includes a precision-engineered 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with brass block saddles and deluxe locking short post tuners for quick string changes and superior tuning stability. The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® delivers flawless modern performance with distinctive classic design.
Premium ash bodies provide the foundation for authentic Fender tone, offering exceptional resonance and character. Elegant 'Ultra' sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional. Channeling a 1950s Telecaster®, our Heirloom Lacquer finish reproduces the subtle patina and distinctive look of a treasured vintage instrument.
Slim with wide shoulders, the "Modern D" neck profile works for any style of playing. Paired with an extra-strong quartersawn maple neck and tapered neck heel, this neck delivers unparalleled stability and access to the upper registers of the fingerboard.
Built for speed, comfort and facility, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots provide exceptional visibility even on the darkest stages while “Ultra” rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth “Ultra” satin finish make the neck effortless to play.
Premium stainless steel frets deliver unmatched tone, durability and performance. These frets require minimal maintenance, resist corrosion, and maintain their mirror-like polish – ensuring consistent playability and lasting quality for years to come.
Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed exactly like the pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets. Our patented S-1™ switch selects between series or parallel wiring for added tonal range, while the treble bleed circuit maintains your highs at any volume.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Vintage '60s Telecaster Custom |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Heirloom™ Lacquer Finish |
| Color | Lake Placid Blue |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern D |
| Radius | 10"-14" compound |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Clay Dots (Luminlay Side Dots) |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" |
| Nut Material | TUSQ |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 6-Saddle American Tele® with Chromed Brass Saddles |
| Tuners | Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed |
| Neck Pickup | Fender Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® |
| Bridge Pickup | Fender Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way Blade Pickup Switch, S-1™ Switch Activates Series Wiring |
| Strings | Fender USA 250L, .009-.042 |
| Case Included | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0118250802 885978226627 |
