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Fender Custom Shop International Custom 1959 Telecaster Custom Deluxe Closet Classic Maui Blue

Fender Custom Shop International Custom 1959 Telecaster Custom Deluxe Closet Classic Maui Blue

SKU 00FCS357
by Fender
$ 5,000.00 - $ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00 - $ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00

EXCLUSIVE TRUETONE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS

As part of a close partnership with the Fender Custom Shop, Truetone Music cooked up an exclusive run of guitars, known as "Truetone Color Sets".  It's where we do a set of instruments all in the same color, as a matching set.  For the colors, we picked unique ones that are rarely ever seen.  In this case, we kicked it back to the early '80's.

During Fender's incredibly long and storied history, certain groups of guitars have become cult favorites - this includes the run known as the International Series.  Fender introduced them in late 1980 / early 1981, and only did them for a year or two.  Instruments were made in 9 different finishes, some of which have never been repeated by Fender.  While love of the specs of the guitars is debatable, what really has grasped the attention of players over the years are the colors.  

We went to the Custom Shop with the idea of recreating the most popular of the colors - Maui Blue and Morocco Red - on a set of guitars with lacquer finishes given the Deluxe Closet Classic treatment.  The request had to go through the chain of command, to the head of the Custom Shop, who gave it the green light after the paint team confirmed that they could do it.  That was the birth of this exclusive International Customs run.
 
Here we have one of the first to arrive, a 1959 Telecaster Custom in Maui Blue.  And it's stunning.
 
Introduced in early 50's, the Telecaster is really the one that changed it all, even before the Stratocaster. It evolved over the years, but for many, going to "transition year" of 1959 is the way.  That's what we went for with this Custom Shop recreation, but with a few twists for modern players.
  
The two-piece alder body is double bound, adding a beautiful touch.  It wears a Deluxe Closet Classic lacquer finish, giving it the look and feel of a guitar that came out of the factory, was never played, and aged gracefully inside of its case, perhaps only taken out to be polished, resulting in a lush, beautiful patina.  We went for "sort for lightweight" to make sure it didn't come out too heavy.  Our friends at the Custom Shop picked out the lightest piece of alder on hand at the time.  
  
We chose the 59 Esquire C neck shape due to its comfortable grip - while it has a vintage feel, it's not too thick.  Some call it the perfect "in between" neck.  The modern tweak is a 9.5" radius and 6105 (Narrow Tall) frets - the most popular combination.  For increased playability, we had the Custom Shop remove the finish from much of the back of the neck, and roll the fingerboard edges.  Of course, the AA Flame Maple is stunning.  These extra tweaks are what make a Custom Shop guitar so special.  
  
For the pickups, we chose a classic combination, one of the most requested in the Custom Shop.  The bridge pickup is a '51 Nocaster, ceated with the original design in mind to accurately provide the twang and shimmer of what the first Teles had.  This period correct single coil pickup imparts tight low end and clear, balanced midrange, with a precise top end that can be both smooth and sizzling. The neck position has a Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup - it gives you classic Tele tone, with added output and a touch of Stratocaster sparkle.  The neck pickup is designed for added brightness and glassiness, whereas the bridge pickup wiring provides twang along with warmer, vintage-style tones. With those 2 pickups combined, this Tele gives you everything you need.
  
Other features include a 3-ply parchment pickguard, vintage style bridge and tuning machines, bone nut and a winged string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
 
This is a special Telecaster - and the only one exactly like it.  You can see and hear why for yourself by coming to Truetone Music, or by ordering right here to be shipped to your home.

  • Part # 9231015414
  • Serial # CZ574385
  • Weight: 7.5 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS

  • LEVEL: Teambuilt
  • BASE MODEL: 1959 Telecaster Custom
  • AGING: Deluxe Closet Classic
  • NOTE: Heavy Checking
  • COLOR: Maui Blue
  • BODY WOOD: Alder
  • BODY FINISH: Nitro Lacquer
  • BINDING: Parchment
  • NECK WOOD: AA Flame Maple
  • NECK NOTE 1: Rolled Edges
  • NECK NOTE 2: Remove finish on back of neck
  • NECK TINT: Medium
  • NECK FINISH: Nitro Lacquer
  • NECK SHAPE: 59 Esquire "C"
  • 1st Fret Depth: .790"
  • 12th Fret Depth: .970"
  • FRETBOARD: n/a
  • RADIUS: 9.5"
  • NUT WIDTH: Base Model
  • NUT : Bone
  • FRETS: 6105 Narrow Tall
  • POSITION MARKERS: Black Dots
  • DOT SPACING: Base Model
  • HARDWARE : Nickel/Chrome
  • NECK PLATE: V Logo
  • BRIDGE: Vintage - Base Model
  • TUNERS: Vintage - Base Model
  • PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Parchment
  • KNOBS: Chrome
  • WIRING: Modern
  • SWITCH: 3 way
  • NECK PICKUP: Twisted Tele
  • BRIDGE PICKUP: 51 Nocaster
  • CASE: Deluxe Blonde
  • COA TEXT: International Custom 59 Tele

Model No: 9231015414