Fender Telecaster 40th Anniversary 1988 Sunburst. #179 of #300. First Fender Custom Shop Run. MINT

FENDER

40TH Anniversary Stratocaster

1988

FENDER USA CUSTOM SHOP.

Rarest of the custom shop builds.

This is where it all began.

The FENDER USA CUSTOM SHOP program.

MINT CONDITION.

This 40th Anniversary Telecaster limited run in 1988 was the first Fender’s Master Builders did. Only 300 were made. Those 300 consisted of 100 each in Blonde, Red, and the historic Sunburst. This one is number 179 of those 300 and one of the 100 Sunburst pieces (the most popular and collectible of this first run). It was built on 12-18-1989 (29 years ago).

Model Name: 40th Anniversary Telecaster
Model Number: 012-0850-000
Series: Limited Edition Anniversary Series
Body: Lightweight Louisiana Ash with Highly Figured Bookmatched Maple Top
Neck: One Piece Highly Figured Maple
Fingerboard: Maple (9.5" Radius)
No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
Hardware: Gold
Machine Heads: Gold Fender Schaller
Bridge: Gold American Standard Tele

Saddles:American Series 6 powder-coated steel bridge saddle sections
Pickguard: Grained Ivoroid Pickguard
Pickups: 2 Vintage Tele Pickups
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Selector Switch
Controls: Master Volume, Master TBX Tone Control

History of this guitar.

This guitar was purchased new in 1989 and stored for future sale. That future is now-19 years later. All accessories and Fender COA (signed by John Page) are included.

Keith Urban famously played his 40th Anniversary Sunburst (#188) on many tours and appearances.

It is in Mint Condition in its OHSC and comes with all its accessories. It is unplayed.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

My usual return policies do not apply to this sale.

Because it is unplayed and in “as new” condition, there is no need for a guarantee. It is what Fender says it is.

For that reason, I am adopting the “Sold As Is” –“No Return” policy. Shipping damage coverage will be provided through Reverb.