The Custom Shop 1959 Telecaster in White Blonde by Fender

The Fender Custom Shop 1959 Telecaster in White Blonde is a high-end vintage recreation that captures the look, feel, and tone of late-’50s Tele models. Built with premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship, it typically features a lightweight ash body and a one-piece maple neck, delivering the classic snap and resonance associated with early Telecasters. The White Blonde finish highlights the natural wood grain, giving it an authentic, period-correct aesthetic. Custom Shop hand-wound pickups provide articulate, dynamic tones ranging from bright twang to warm, full-bodied cleans. Designed for players who value vintage character with modern playability, it blends historical accuracy with subtle performance upgrades. Overall, it’s a collector-grade instrument that excels both on stage and in the studio.

Specs:

• Body: 2-piece select ash
• Neck: 1-piece rift-sawn maple (bolt-on)
• Neck shape: Large “C” profile
• Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 21 narrow tall (6105)
• Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Pickups: Custom Shop hand-wound single-coil Tele pickups
• Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-way switch
• Bridge: Vintage-style 3-saddle Tele bridge (top-load or string-through)
• Tuners: Vintage-style Fender tuning machines
• Nut: Bone
• Finish: White Blonde / Aged White Blonde (flashcoat lacquer)
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Case: Deluxe hardshell case with certificate of authenticity