The Blue Ice Metallic finish… well, how can I put this? It’s simply one of the most beautiful colors ever created! Not that my original ’62 Stratocaster in Blue Ice Metallic has anything to do with my opinion… although, well… it probably does. Everyone dreams of finding a vintage Telecaster that has been perfectly broken in over sixty years of playing. This 2015 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster Relic was built to capture exactly that spirit, and back in 2015, the Blue Ice Metallic finish was one of the hottest Custom Shop colors around.

On top of that, this particular guitar features a beautifully flamed maple neck, something not mentioned in the official specs, and quite unlike the rather plain-looking necks you’ll find on most comparable examples online. Add its exceptionally light weight, and you’ve got yourself a truly outstanding guitar. Its Blue Ice Metallic finish has been tastefully relic’d to recreate the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument. The neck has also received the full Relic treatment, featuring a comfortable mid-’60s Oval “C” profile paired with a modern 9.5″ radius rosewood fingerboard.

The neck itself is a gorgeous quartersawn maple piece with 21 narrow vintage frets and stunning, evenly figured grain running throughout the maple. It’s genuinely a remarkable neck. The fairies must have blessed this one at birth! The entire guitar is finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, complete with tasteful relic work and beautiful lacquer checking that faithfully reproduces the natural aging seen on vintage Fender instruments.

This guitar is simply exceptional. It plays effortlessly, sounds absolutely fantastic, and oozes character and personality. Naturally, it delivers the full range of classic Telecaster tones thanks to its pair of Fender Custom Wound ’64 Gray Bottom single-coil pickups, wired to the traditional three-way selector switch. This pre-owned instrument comes from an impressive private collection and has clearly been cherished by its previous owner, a true enthusiast with impeccable taste. The frets are virtually as new, and apart from the original Custom Shop Relic finish, there are no dings, damage, or unwanted marks.

This beauty comes complete with its original hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity (COA), hang tags, and all the original case candy.