By the late 1950s, the Telecaster had firmly established its reputation as the premier workhorse guitar, but for the player seeking a guitar with the versatility of a Tele and a more distinct personality, the choices were few and far between. Enter the Telecaster Custom, which debuted in 1959, sporting an elegant double-bound body and alluring rosewood fingerboard - both firsts for the Telecaster. The Vintage Custom 1959 Telecaster Custom boasts the same refined look as the original, along with some rare and compelling features from the Tele's formative years that we felt modern players and vintage tone hounds alike would appreciate. It comes equipped with hand-wound '58 Tele single-coil pickups and Fat '50s wiring for wide-open Tele tone that can easily handle any playing situation. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than a vintage size and very comfortable to play.

Other features include a NOS flash-coat lacquer chocolate 3-color sunburst finish, Closet Classic hardware, 2-piece off-center alder body, tinted rift-sawn maple neck with flat lam fingerboard and '59 large "C"-shaped neck profile, 21 vintage modified frets, 3-way switch, Fat '50s Tele control assembly, 1-ply parchment pickguard, '58-'63 Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles, bone nut, wing string tree and vintage-style tuning machines.

An elegant take on a timeless classic, this Telecaster combines, form, function and feel with the most important element - authentic Fender sound. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

Body: 2-Piece Offset Seam Alder
Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster
Body Style: Solid Body
Headstock: Telecaster
Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1959 Large "C"
Neck Thickness: 1st Fret: .850" | 12th Fret: .990"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"–9.5" Vintage Compound (184–241 mm)
Fingerboard Material: 3A Rosewood
Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Slotted
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Fret Size: Medium Vintage
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele with Threaded Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
Switch Tip: Top Hat Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
String Trees: Single-Wing
Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046), PN 0730250406
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil Tele
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume | Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Toggle – Position 1: Bridge | Position 2: Bridge + Neck | Position 3: Neck