1964 Fender Telecaster
The final pre-CBS Telecaster era. 1964 examples maintain all the quality of earlier models. These offer excellent pre-CBS value at prices below the earliest examples.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (more commonly than ash by this era) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood (veneer) |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | Stamped steel bridge |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Blonde, Sunburst, Custom colors |
| Est. Production | 6,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two single-coil pickups. Pre-CBS construction throughout.
What Changed in 1964
Late pre-CBS Telecaster — excellent quality maintained right up to the CBS acquisition. The veneer rosewood board was now standard. These are highly regarded pre-CBS instruments.
Collector's Notes
Pre-CBS (pre-January 1965) Teles are consistently priced higher than CBS-era models. 1964 is among the most popular pre-CBS years. Verify with neck date stamp. Binding on neck optional — bound neck Teles command premium.