2018 Fender Custom Shop Vintage '59 Telecaster Custom - Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst

2018 Fender Vintage Custom ’59 Telecaster Custom – Chocolate Three-Tone Sunburst

The Altitude Summary

This 2018 Fender Vintage Custom ’59 Telecaster Custom delivers pure golden-era Fender magic in a beautifully aged Chocolate Three-Tone Sunburst finish. Built in Fender’s Corona Custom Shop, it nails that late-’50s Tele feel with flawless attention to period-correct detail. The action is smooth and comfortable with a lively, resonant response — this one just wants to be played. At 6.5 lb, it’s lighter than most Telecasters of its kind, giving it exceptional balance and long-session comfort. The guitar shows only minor fret wear and light evidence of play, with no notable dings or finish damage beyond the relic job. Excellent overall condition with its original case and full case candy included. 

Born from the Golden Age

The Vintage Custom ’59 Telecaster Custom channels the transitional year when Fender began pairing double-bound bodies with timeless Tele tone. Every contour, edge, and detail has been meticulously recreated to vintage spec for an authentic mid-century experience.

The Heart of the Sound

Hand-wound ’58 Tele single-coils provide a wide-open voice — bright, snappy, and rich with harmonic detail. The tone control’s subtle sweep allows for everything from crystalline twang to smoky, rounded leads.

Feel That Inspires

The rift-sawn maple neck with a 7.25"-9.5" compound radius fingerboard offers a period-correct soft “V” to “C” feel that sits perfectly in hand. Smooth fret ends and clean action make bends effortless across the board.

Timeless Aesthetics, Aged to Perfection

The Chocolate Three-Tone Sunburst finish is presented in Fender’s Lush Closet Classic aging — softly aged lacquer, checking throughout, and a touch of patina that perfectly bridges vintage vibe and modern reliability. The double binding sets off the color beautifully, making this one of the most elegant Custom Shop Teles ever produced.

Key Features

• Made in Fender Custom Shop, Corona, California

• 6.5 lb lightweight body for exceptional comfort and resonance

• Hand-wound ’58 Tele single-coil pickups

• Chocolate Three-Tone Sunburst Lush Closet Classic finish

• Rift-sawn maple neck with round-lam rosewood fingerboard

• Compound 7.25"–9.5" fingerboard radius

• Original case and complete case candy included