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Fender Custom Shop 1957 Telecaster NOS Bing Cherry Transparent

Fender Custom Shop 1957 Telecaster NOS Bing Cherry Transparent

SKU 00FCS264
by Fender
$ 4,500.00 - $ 4,500.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 4,500.00 - $ 4,500.00
$ 4,500.00
Fender Custom Shop

One of the most classic and timeless guitars in the history of guitars, the Fender Telecaster has undergone various changes over the years, but also remained true to it's original form.  While some players prefer modern iterations or heavily modified versions, for many, old school is the best.  And for some, it's the mid-to-late 50's Tele that really nails   For those, we present this Fender Custom Shop 1957 Telecaster.  

While most of what you see out there is a Relic, we chose to do this one as an NOS (New Old Stock) for those that want a perfectly clean brand new guitar.  There's no again on this one - it's so fresh, and so clean.  We did want to make this one unique, so we went for a color rarely seen: Bing Cherry Transparent.  It came out great, and the natural grain of the ash body comes through perfectly.  It's a showstopper, yet still refined.

Of course, aesthetics only take you so far - it's really about the sound and feel.  The mid-57 Style Soft V neck shape on the rock-sold quartersawn maple is super comfortable and very smooth to play.  It's all maple (no cap), with a 9.5" radius and 6105 frets for easy playability.   Those are the only "modern spec" changes we went with - everything else is period correct. 

Custom Shop 56/57 Tele pickups give you full clarity, with enough bite to cut through the mix. We chose them for this guitar because they are amongst our favorites, and feel that these are some of the Custom Shop's best and "truest" vintage sounding pickups. The 56/57 Tele pickups have Alnico 5 magnets, with the bridge position providing the twang and neck position supplying a warm and creamy tone. This is a great combination and perfect for a Tele replicating the sound of that era.

Other features included are the vintage-style tuners and bridge, period correct deluxe tweed hardshell case, and Certificate of Authenticity.  The guitar has been setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop.
 
This is a classic Tele - you can see and hear why for yourself by coming to Club Fender @ Truetone Music, or by ordering right here to be shipped to your home.

  • Serial # R132905
  • Weight: 7.5 lbs
  • Part # 9231015015
  • Finish Package: NOS
  • Finish: Nitro Lacquer 
  • Color:  Bing Cherry Transparent
  • Pickguard: Single-ply Parchment 
  • Body: 2 Piece Select Ash, Sort for Lightweight 
  • Neck: Quartersawn Maple
  • Finish: Lacquer 
  • Tint: Medium 
  • Dots: Micarta Black
  • Neck Shape: 57 Style Soft V
  • Frets: 21
  • Fretwire: 6105
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
  • Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .850"
  • Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .990"
  • Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
  • Bone Nut
  • Neck Pickup:  Custom Shop 56/57 Tele
  • Bridge Pickup:  Custom Shop 56/57 Tele
  • Wiring: Modern with 3 way switch
  • Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
  • Knobs: Knurled Chrome
  • Tuners: Vintage
  • Bridge: 55-57Tele 
  • Neck plate: Vintage
  • Case: Tweed Custom Shop