1960 Fender Telecaster
The 1960 Telecaster with slab rosewood fingerboard represents the transition era — the essential Tele design now with a warmer fingerboard wood. An excellent player's vintage Telecaster.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$20,000–$40,000
Very Good
$11,000–$24,000
Good
$7,000–$16,000
Fair
$3,000–$8,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood (slab board) |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | 3-saddle string-through-body bridge |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe single-line |
| Nut Width | 1.65" |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Blonde, Custom Colors |
Pickups & Electronics
Two single-coil pickups. Rosewood fingerboard was added as an option in 1959 — 1960 Teles have the thick slab rosewood board.
What Changed in 1960
Rosewood fingerboard was now standard. The slab rosewood board adds warmth to the Tele's naturally bright character.
Collector's Notes
Maple neck (blonde model) vs. rosewood examples are both desirable. Slab rosewood confirms 1959-1962 production. Custom Colors are extremely valuable.