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Relive the ground-breaking era. The Fender Custom Shop Relic 59 Telecaster encompasses all the traditional Fender character that gave the Tele its iconic status, and tailors it for the modern performer. Because their acclaimed Custom Shop have taken every step to resurrect the peak of Fender's classic design. So you can experience greatness at your fingertips.
Equipped with a pair of custom-wound '63 single-coil pickups, the Custom Shop Tele hosts all the vintage tone you'd expect from a heritage Fender. Sparkling clarity, with that renowned snap and characterful bite - you only need to hear it to know its vintage. A sleek rosewood fretboard entails the most effortless of performances, along with a '60 Style Oval "C" maple neck that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. Featuring all the period-correct hardware and binding for an elegant aesthetic, the '59 Custom Shop Tele celebrates the breakthrough of the world's most recognized guitar model.
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Let your sound breathe with vintage quality. The '59 Custom Shop Tele is equipped with a pair of '63 Single-Coil pickups, giving new life to the tones that defined an era. All the iconic snap and bite that established the Telecaster's monumental status, brought to the modern day. They're custom-wound, too. So you can guarantee that your sound will showcase scintillating Fender character with every note you play. The peak of Tele tone.
But it's not just the pickups behind the '59 Tele's sumptuous sound. A fat '50s wiring opens up the guitar's distinctive voice to excel in any genre. From classic rock, to old-school cleans – the Custom Shop Tele's sonic palette can handle just about anything you throw at it. Featuring the traditional tone and volume knobs, and a 3-way selector, the '59 Custom Shop Tele gives you total control of a tone that shaped rock 'n' roll as we know it.
It's not enough to just sound '50s. It has to feel '50s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the 1959 Custom Shop Tele has the unique, vintage feel that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. A lightweight alder body lets players roam free on stage, along with a single-cutaway design for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.
It's not just the body, though. A '60 Style Oval "C" shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing authentic feel through its entirety. What's more – it's layered with a sleek rosewood fretboard. So, your hands can soar across every inch of the guitar's fingerboard and perform every riff, chord, and solo with ultimate precision. It's almost addictive to play.
When you're on stage, constantly tuning up can be a hassle and an inconvenience. This won't be a problem with the '59 Tele. The vintage-style tuning machines hold your tuning tightly in place, so falling out of tune mid-song will be a thing of the past. You'll always sound precise. And you'll be heard fully, too.
The vintage designed '63 bridge with threaded steel saddles conducts the string vibrations excellently - dispersing the captivating tones of the Custom Shop Tele from bridge to pickup. There's attention to detail in every component. And it results in legendary sound.
What makes a Fender Custom Shop guitar so special? There's an endless list of answers. But one of the most recognised features is the relic finishes. The '59 Telecaster features a Relic finish for that sought-after worn guitar look. Giving your guitar more character and personal style, the relic design simply demands audience attention. So you can be sure that every time you step on stage, it's all eyes on you. Everyone knows that a Fender Custom Shop is a rarity. And with the stunning Shoreline Gold paintwork to top it off, it can be yours to showcase on stage.
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender 1959 Telecaster comes with a brown hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the brown hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.