Fender Custom Shop Golden Rose 1959 Telecaster Journeyman Relic Copper Metallic - Truetone Color Set

Exclusive Fender Custom Shop Golden Rose Telecaster

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 quartet of instruments - Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Jazz bass - all in the same color, as a matching set.  For the colors, we picked unique ones that are rarely ever seen.  In this case, it's Copper Metallic.

A custom creation from Truetone Music, the "Golden Rose" 59 Telecaster came straight from the Custom Shop to Club Fender here on the edge of the west coast.  Like the sun setting on the Pacific Ocean, the golden hue of the Copper Metallic finish is accented by the gold hardware and Anodized Gold pickguard, creating a Tele unlike any you've seen before.  It has the Journeyman Relic finish with specifically requested heavy checking.  A matching headstock caps it off, a nice touch we added to all of the Golden Rose guitars.  

It's not just about the looks - this is an amazing feeling and sounding guitar.  Custom Shop 56/57 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 56/57 Tele pickups have Alnico 5 magnets, with the bridge position providing the twang and neck position supplying a warm and creamy tone. This is a great combination and perfect for a Tele replicating the sound of that era.

The alder body is light (the guitar weighs in at just 7.3 lbs) and very resonant.  We also went with the easy playing '59 Esquire "C" neck shape, and a modern radius (9.5") and narrow tall frets on the dark AAA rosewood fretboard.   We chose this 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 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.

Other features include a bone nut, period correct bridge and tuners, and modern wiring.  The guitar comes with a special blonde case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

This Custom Shop Tele sounds and plays as stunning as it looks.  Come to Truetone Music to experience it today, or make it yours right here right now.

• Part # 9231008811
  
• Serial # R139498
• Weight 7.3 lbs
• Finish Package: Journeyman Relic
• Finish: Nitro Lacquer
• Color: Copper Metallic with Matching Headstock
• Pickguard: Anodized Gold
• Neck Pickup: 56/57 Tele (Alnico 3)
• Bridge Pickup: 56/57 Tele (Alnico 5)
• Body: Alder
• Heavy Checking
• Neck: Maple
• Fretboard: AAA Rosewood
• Neck Shape: 59 Esquire "C"
• Frets: 21
• Fretwire: 6105
• Radius: 9.5"
• Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .790"
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .970"
• Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
• Bone Nut
• Tuners: Vintage Gold with Fender Logo
• String Guide: Vintage Gold
• Bridge:  58 - 63 Vintage Tele Gold
• Neck Plate: Vintage Gold
• Pickguard: Anodized Gold
  
• Switch: 3 Way 
• Wiring: Modern
• Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Blonde

 

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