Fender Custom Shop 1999 Leo Fender Commemorative Broadcaster 1999 Blonde

For Sale: 1999 Fender Custom Shop Leo Fender Commemorative Broadcaster – Serial #24 of 50

Own an exceptionally rare piece of guitar history. This holy grail investment instrument was produced in an ultra-limited run of just 50 units worldwide by the Fender Custom Shop. It is highly celebrated as the only guitar model Fender has ever produced that features Leo Fender’s full name in script on the headstock, fully authorized by his estate. [1, 2] To put its rarity into perspective, the first three guitars from this run belong to legendary collections: #001 resides in the Fender Museum, #002 belongs to the Leo Fender Estate, and #003 belongs to the Fred Gretsch Estate. This specific instrument is #24 of 50 and is being offered in pristine condition. [3, 4] Historical Significance

• The Headstock Script: The only official Fender model adorned with Leo Fender's full script signature on the headstock.
• The Broadcaster Legacy: Built to the exact 1950 specs of Leo's first dual-pickup solid-body design before the infamous Gretsch trademark dispute forced the "Nocaster" and "Telecaster" renames.
• Historic Collaboration: The Custom Shop certificate bears the authorized signatures of Phyllis Fender (Leo's widow), Fred Gretsch, and Fender CEO William Schultz. [1, 2, 5]

Premium Custom Shop Specifications

• Body: Select premium 2-piece Ash body in a gorgeous, vintage-accurate Butterscotch Blonde finish.
• Neck: Spectacular, highly figured 1-piece Flame Maple neck and fretboard with a period-correct chunky profile.
• Nut & Scale: Traditional 1-5/8" nut width with a classic 25-1/2" scale length.
• Electronics: Two Fender Custom Shop single-coil pickups wired with period-correct vintage-style blending circuitry.
• Hardware: Stamped chrome hardware, vintage 3-barrel bridge with brass saddles, and a period-correct black phenolic pickguard. [1, 2, 6]

Condition & Complete Investor Package

• Condition: Mint and un-played with flawless lacquer finish.
• Museum Display Case: Includes the original, rare plexiglass presentation display case in 100% undamaged condition. These are incredibly rare to find intact.
• Guitar Cases: Includes the original Fender Custom Shop tweed "poodle" hard-shell case and a secondary standard Fender molded protective hard-shell case.
• Provenance Package: Includes the Certificate of Authenticity (COA), original 1950 bridge cover, and historical documentation reproductions (such as the Western Union Gretsch trademark telegram). [1, 3, 7]

Shipping & Logistics Disclaimer

• Three-Box Shipment: Because this package is 100% complete, the sale includes three separate items: the guitar in its tweed case, the protective shipping case, and the oversized plexiglass case.
• Professional Packing: If shipped, all items will be packed professionally. The fragile display case will be double-boxed and fully insured to prevent damage.
• Local Pickup: Local pickup is highly preferred and welcomed to ensure safe transport of the delicate plexiglass unit. [3]

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