1964 Telecaster
“A Legacy Reborn – Our 1964 Fender Telecaster Restoration”
Follow the journey of an extraordinary pre-CBS Telecaster as it’s restored to vintage glory.
In early 2025, we uncovered a rare gem: a genuine 1964 Fender Telecaster, finished in original Sunburst nitro and featuring a rare maple cap neck—a short-lived spec that makes this piece truly exceptional.
With a neck stamp dated August 1964, original CTS wiring, a CRL 3-way switch, and vintage-correct FENDER PAT. PEND. bridge, this guitar carries the marks of decades of music and movement.
But while the DNA was pure, it needed love. The neck was bowed. The frets were tired. So we made a choice—not to flip it, but to honour it.
We’re now working with expert luthiers to carefully restore playability while preserving every ounce of vintage integrity.
Planned work includes:
Light neck straightening and relief correction
Refret with vintage-correct wire, carefully preserving fretboard patina
Setup and intonation to original spec
Cleaning and conditioning—not polishing away history
🎸 We’re documenting each step in photos and video, shared right here as the journey unfolds.
“Verified Details”
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Serial | L32083 |
| Neck Stamp | 3AUG64B |
| Neck | Maple cap, no skunk stripe, clay dots |
| Body | Ash, original sunburst nitro finish |
| Pickups | Original black bobbin Fender Tele set |
| Electronics | CTS pots (date obscured), CRL 1452 switch |
| Bridge | FENDER PAT. PEND. with brass saddles |
| Wiring | All-original cloth pushback |
This Telecaster won’t just sit in a case. Whether it’s eventually offered for private sale, displayed in-store, or passed down as part of our legacy, we want it to be more than an object.
If you’d like to be notified when the restoration is complete—or express interest in future availability—drop us a message. Serious collectors only.