{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-international-custom-1959-telecaster-custom-deluxe-closet-classic-morocco-red","title":"Fender Custom Shop International Custom 1959 Telecaster Custom Deluxe Closet Classic Morocco Red","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEXCLUSIVE TRUETONE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDuring 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHere we have one of the first to arrive, a 1959 Telecaster Custom in Morocco Red.  And it's stunning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIntroduced 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor the pickups, we chose a classic combination, one of the most requested in the Custom Shop.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOther 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row ng-scope\" ng-if=\"::value\" ng-repeat=\"(key,value) in vmSrvInfo.product.selectedSku.specs\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart # 9231015415\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":9231015418}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14461,\"3\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"0000000000\",\"3\":1},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003eSerial # CZ577275\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":9231015418}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14461,\"3\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"0000000000\",\"3\":1},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003eWeight: 7.3 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLEVEL: \u003c\/b\u003eTeambuilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBASE MODEL: \u003c\/b\u003e1959 Telecaster Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAGING: \u003c\/b\u003eDeluxe Closet Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/b\u003eHeavy Checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCOLOR: \u003c\/b\u003eMorocco Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBODY WOOD: \u003c\/b\u003eAlder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBINDING: \u003c\/b\u003eParchment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBODY FINISH: \u003c\/b\u003eNitro Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNECK WOOD: \u003c\/b\u003eAA Flame Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNECK NOTE 1: \u003c\/b\u003eRolled Edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNECK NOTE 2: \u003c\/b\u003eRemove finish on back of neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNECK TINT: \u003c\/b\u003eMedium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNECK FINISH: \u003c\/b\u003eNitro Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNECK SHAPE: \u003c\/b\u003e59 Esquire \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1st Fret Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e.790\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12th Fret Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e.970\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFRETBOARD: \u003c\/b\u003eRosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRADIUS: \u003c\/b\u003e9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNUT WIDTH: \u003c\/b\u003eBase Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNUT : \u003c\/b\u003eBone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFRETS: \u003c\/b\u003e6105 Narrow Tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePOSITION MARKERS: \u003c\/b\u003eClay Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDOT SPACING: \u003c\/b\u003eBase Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHARDWARE : \u003c\/b\u003eNickel\/Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNECK PLATE: \u003c\/b\u003eV Logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBRIDGE: \u003c\/b\u003eVintage - 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