{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-1958-telecaster-journeyman-relic-faded-shell-pink","title":"Fender Custom Shop 1958 Telecaster Journeyman Relic Faded Shell Pink","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Most Classic of Teles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver since the Telecaster came out in the early 1950's, players everywhere have been drawn to the sound, feel and look of this legendary model.  Over the years, it evolved, but for many, it's all about the 50's era Tele.  And for some, the 1958 edition is \"the one\".  Why?  This Custom Shop '58 Tele right here might answer that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe alder body is super lightweight and resonant.  This guitar is a great weight - just 6.8 lbs.  The lacquer finish with heavy checking on the Faded Shell Pink finish gives it a classic, old-school Fender vibe.  We chose the Journeyman Relic treatment package, to give it the look \u0026amp; feel of a vintage Tele that has been thoroughly used, but not abused.  To further that idea, and to give it the most \"broken in feel\" we could get, we asked for the back of the neck to be given the Heavy Relic treatment.  We started doing this on a lot of guitars and fell in love with the combination. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSpeaking of the neck, we also went for something a little unique on this build - it's a Roasted Maple neck, which we feel matches the Shell Pink finish perfectly.  The 59 Esquire C shape is becoming more popular, as it's a similar carve to the 60's Oval C seen on so many Custom Shop guitars, but with a little more \"beef\" to it.  If you're a fan of vintage neck shapes, this is a great way to go. Throughout the years, most players have gravitated towards a 9.5\" radius and 6105 (narrow tall) frets - so those are the two tweaks that we made on this guitar.  As an added benefit, we specifically called for this one to have rolled fretboard edges, adding to the broken in feel.  For those that know it's the small details like this that make a Custom Shop guitar so special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustom Shop 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 bridge position has a 56\/57 Tele pickup with Alnico 5 magnets, and provides the twang.  The neck position has a handwound 55\/56 Tele pickup with Alnico 3 magnets, with a warm and creamy tone.  This is a great combination and perfect for a Tele replicating the sound of that era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther features include a 1-ply white pickguard, mid-50's Tele style bridge with steel saddles, vintage tuners, and a wing string tree.  It comes with a Custom Shop tweed case, strap and certificate of authenticity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe spec'ed this one out ourselves, and were super excited when it arrived - the Custom Shop absolutely knocked it out of the park.  We think it's one of the better Teles we've received from them, and we've had a lot.  You can see and hear why for yourself by coming to Truetone Music, or by ordering right here to be shipped to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-row gmail-ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-row gmail-ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart # R149284\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # R136984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Package: Journeyman Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitro Lacquer with Heavy Checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Faded Shell Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 1-ply White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Handwound 55\/56 Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Custom Shop 56\/57 Tele\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody:  Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort for Lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: 1 piece Roasted Maple Rift Sawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTint: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Heavy Relic Back of Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Rolled Fretboard Edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDots: Micarta Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: 59 Esquire \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretwire: Narrow Tall (6105)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Nut Width: 1.650\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret: .790\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret: .980\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Butt Width: 2.200\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Chrome\/Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Vintage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Guide: Vintage Wing Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: 54-57 Tele with Steel Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: 3 Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring: Present Day Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck plate: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Custom Shop Deluxe Tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40597248377013,"sku":"00FCS205","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img41226.jpg?v=1775604641","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/fender-custom-shop-1958-telecaster-journeyman-relic-faded-shell-pink","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}