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A lovingly crafted relic'd Tele that captures the magic of '59.
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '59 Telecaster Custom Super Heavy Relic brings you an incredibly accurate recreation of a beloved classic. This tele captures every nuance that made original '59s so revered, from the lightweight alder body to the vintage-spec pickups. With comprehensive aging and relic treatment by Fender's elite builders, it arrives with the look, feel and mojo of a hard-gigging 60-year-old instrument.
Relic Nitro Finish Dripping With Vintage Vibe
From the moment you lay eyes on this Custom Shop Telecaster, its heavily relic'd finish transports you back to 1959. The faded chocolate 3-color sunburst lacquer has been meticulously aged and distressed to replicate decades of play wear. Buckle rash, discoloration, dings and dents adorn the alder body for an unmistakable road-worn aesthetic. Even the hardware shows signs of oxidation and tarnish. Every blemish has been carefully recreated to capture the magic of a cherished vintage guitar.
Premium Tonewoods Inspire Rich, Resonant Sound
Beyond its relic'd exterior, this '59 Tele Custom brings serious tone thanks to a trifecta of premium tonewoods. The 2-piece alder body serves up the archetypal snap and twang that put Teles on the map. An AA flame maple neck with a soft V profile sits comfortably in your hand, while the AAA rosewood fingerboard imparts warm, detailed overtones. From bright and punchy to smooth and nuanced, the guitar's woody resonance inspires you to dig in and explore fresh musical ideas.
Custom Shop Pickups Deliver Unmistakable Tele Bite
Fender's Custom Shop team didn't cut any corners on this '59 Telecaster Custom's electronics. The hand-wound twisted Tele single-coil neck pickup and original Blackguard bridge pickup were created using the same materials and techniques as the originals. Together they serve up that iconic glassy Tele quack with biting treble response and a focused midrange punch. The 3-way switch allows you to dial in the perfect blend of pickups, while the knurled flat-top knobs provide a premium vintage touch.
Authentic Vintage-Style Components Throughout
This Tele's vintage-spec components extend well beyond just the pickups. The 3-saddle bridge features threaded steel saddles for enhanced sustain and intonation. A bone nut allows strings to travel freely for optimal tuning stability and resonance. Narrow tall frets make those signature Tele bends a breeze. Even the tuning machines have been aged for complete authenticity. Every piece has been meticulously crafted to recreate the playing experience of a '59 original.
Features
- 2-piece select alder body, nitrocellulose lacquer, faded aged chocolate sunburst
- AA flame quartersawn maple neck, AAA rosewood fingerboard, narrow tall frets
- Custom Shop Blackguard Tele bridge pickup, hand-wound twisted Tele neck pickup
- Includes deluxe brown hardshell case, strap, certificate of authenticity
Seize the Fender Custom Shop 59 Telecaster and embrace vintage tone.
Limited Edition 59 Telecaster Custom Super Heavy Relic Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- Shape: Telecaster
- Wood: 2-piece select alder
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Color: Faded aged chocolate 3-color sunburst
- Material: AA flame quartersawn maple
- Construction: 4-bolt
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Nut material: Bone
- Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Truss rod: Vintage-style heel adjust
- Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Material: AAA rosewood
- Fret size: Narrow tall
- Number of frets: 21
- Position inlays: Micarta white dot
- Tuning machines: Vintage-style
- Bridge: 3-saddle vintage style Tele with threaded steel saddles
- Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
- Control knobs: Knurled flat-top
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Bridge pickup: Custom Shop original Blackguard Tele single-coil
- Neck pickup: Custom Shop hand-wound twisted Tele single-coil
- Controls: Master volume, master tone
- Orientation: Right handed
- Strings: 6
- Case/gig bag: Deluxe brown hardshell
- Included accessories: Strap, certificate of authenticity
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Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
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