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Oct 13, 2026 3:37 PM

Fender Custom Shop Electric/Bass Guitars: Fender 1958 Telcaster Classic Guitar

$3,400

$5,000

32% off
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Focus Pro Audio has select Fender Custom Shop Electric/Bass Guitars (various styles) on sale listed below after applying discount code FCFCGSL (apply at checkout). Shipping is free.

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  • About the Deal
    • The instrument ships with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a Certificate of Authenticity so players, session creators, and collectors receive documented provenance and secure transport
    • Your order will ship within 1 business day (estimated delivery: 6-7 business days)
    • Offer valid while discount savings/supplies last
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    • If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund

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Focus Pro Audio has select Fender Custom Shop Electric/Bass Guitars (various styles) on sale listed below after applying discount code FCFCGSL (apply at checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal

Note, must apply the listed discount code at checkout to receive savings

Available Option(s) - Prices listed below are after discount code/savings

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • The instrument ships with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a Certificate of Authenticity so players, session creators, and collectors receive documented provenance and secure transport
    • Your order will ship within 1 business day (estimated delivery: 6-7 business days)
    • Offer valid while discount savings/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund

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Drifta
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Buying a guitar that is artificially aged and then paying MORE for it is just cringe...
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jrussmlr
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I've owned a a ton of American standard / Corona guitars as well as custom shop guitars and I will have to disagree with this one. The quality of the woods seems a bit better (lighter, more resonant), the components are often better, and the assembly / setup / fret work is way better.

Is it $2k better, that is debatable, but is no doubt higher quality in many real / meaningful ways than the more mass produced American models.

I think that nocaster is an awesome deal for anyone shopping for an instrument of this class!
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FairBreakfast810
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Harley Benton are trash guitars. Fret sprout, high action, truss rod barely works... should I go on? How do I know? I bought two of them. Yea, you may find a gem, but good luck on that.
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Oct 13, 2026 4:09 PM
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MerryMice120Oct 13, 2026 4:09 PM
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Definitely some buy it for life guitars. Thanks @iconian!
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Oct 13, 2026 6:12 PM
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DriftaOct 13, 2026 6:12 PM
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Buying a guitar that is artificially aged and then paying MORE for it is just cringe...
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Oct 13, 2026 7:31 PM
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LamontC1445Oct 13, 2026 7:31 PM
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3,000 as a DISCOUNT is insane. There's nothing about these that's any better than the American models costing half that. And the player series is solid and is half that, about 700-800. And if your willing to replace pickups/tuners and maybe some other stuff, Harley Benton is INSANE quality for the price and has strats, teles, and LPs for 200-500. AND they just launched their own version of light or heavy relic strats and teles and basses. for about 300.
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Oct 13, 2026 7:37 PM
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L33R0yOct 13, 2026 7:37 PM
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Quote from LamontC1445 View quoted comment :
3,000 as a DISCOUNT is insane. There's nothing about these that's any better than the American models costing half that. And the player series is solid and is half that, about 700-800. And if your willing to replace pickups/tuners and maybe some other stuff, Harley Benton is INSANE quality for the price and has strats, teles, and LPs for 200-500. AND they just launched their own version of light or heavy relic strats and teles and basses. for about 300.
2nd on the Harley Benton comment. Best bang for buck of all the guitars I have purchased. Plays great!
Oct 13, 2026 8:49 PM
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nealnealnealOct 13, 2026 8:49 PM
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Quote from MerryMice120 View quoted comment :
Definitely some buy it for life guitars. Thanks @iconian!
Practically any guitar is BIFL if you want it to be.
Oct 13, 2026 9:08 PM
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Quote from LamontC1445 View quoted comment :
3,000 as a DISCOUNT is insane. There's nothing about these that's any better than the American models costing half that. And the player series is solid and is half that, about 700-800. And if your willing to replace pickups/tuners and maybe some other stuff, Harley Benton is INSANE quality for the price and has strats, teles, and LPs for 200-500. AND they just launched their own version of light or heavy relic strats and teles and basses. for about 300.
I've owned a a ton of American standard / Corona guitars as well as custom shop guitars and I will have to disagree with this one. The quality of the woods seems a bit better (lighter, more resonant), the components are often better, and the assembly / setup / fret work is way better.

Is it $2k better, that is debatable, but is no doubt higher quality in many real / meaningful ways than the more mass produced American models.

I think that nocaster is an awesome deal for anyone shopping for an instrument of this class!
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Oct 13, 2026 10:42 PM
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Bergkamp10Oct 13, 2026 10:42 PM
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Quote from LamontC1445 View quoted comment :
3,000 as a DISCOUNT is insane. There's nothing about these that's any better than the American models costing half that. And the player series is solid and is half that, about 700-800. And if your willing to replace pickups/tuners and maybe some other stuff, Harley Benton is INSANE quality for the price and has strats, teles, and LPs for 200-500. AND they just launched their own version of light or heavy relic strats and teles and basses. for about 300.
Lots of IT, doctors, lawyers who can maybe fumble through stairway to heaven will buy these. That's really the target market
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Oct 14, 2026 12:43 AM
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Quote from L33R0y View quoted comment :
2nd on the Harley Benton comment. Best bang for buck of all the guitars I have purchased. Plays great!
Harley Benton are trash guitars. Fret sprout, high action, truss rod barely works... should I go on? How do I know? I bought two of them. Yea, you may find a gem, but good luck on that.
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Oct 14, 2026 12:47 AM
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L33R0yOct 14, 2026 12:47 AM
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Quote from FairBreakfast810 View quoted comment :
Harley Benton are trash guitars. Fret sprout, high action, truss rod barely works... should I go on? How do I know? I bought two of them. Yea, you may find a gem, but good luck on that.
I bet their cheapest line are, I got the 28-in baritone Les Paul with stainless steel frets, it was a signature series guitar, $400 And plays like a dream. The ball end stainless steel frets they used are as smooth as butter, better than any traditional style cut front I've ever used.
Oct 14, 2026 2:43 AM
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CleverHalibut8485Oct 14, 2026 2:43 AM
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Bought a CS closet-classic CuNiFe Telecaster with Bigsby in aged sonic blue from Bizarre Guitar for $2800 as a brand new open-box deal. Lifetime guitar. $3000 for any Tele is a forever keeper.
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Shake-N-BakeOct 14, 2026 10:16 AM
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You'd have to be smoking crack to buy an expensive Fender these days. Fender's quality has gone so downhill, it's insane. Rick Beato did a great video on how trash Fender is now. He got an expensive Fender and still had to replace the neck. If I'm paying this kind of money, I'm going with Suhr.
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Just for reference a Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster Electric Guitar - Blonde goes for $3000 nowadays. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/g...ar&index=2
Stepping up to custom shop for $3000 makes sense in this wacky universe.
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Quote from Bergkamp10 View quoted comment :
Lots of IT, doctors, lawyers who can maybe fumble through stairway to heaven will buy these. That's really the target market
IT are unemployed. Lawyers and doctors are next. But I get your point..
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Quote from LamontC1445 View quoted comment :
3,000 as a DISCOUNT is insane. There's nothing about these that's any better than the American models costing half that. And the player series is solid and is half that, about 700-800. And if your willing to replace pickups/tuners and maybe some other stuff, Harley Benton is INSANE quality for the price and has strats, teles, and LPs for 200-500. AND they just launched their own version of light or heavy relic strats and teles and basses. for about 300.
I'm not a Fender guy, but in general guitars are like anything in life. You get what you pay for.

Some people are fine with junky stuff and like to try to convince themselves and others that it's great, because pride is a nasty thing. Live within your means, enjoy things for what they are, and treat yourself to the good stuff in life when you can—just don't pretend that the cheap stuff is just as good.
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Quote from Bergkamp10 View quoted comment :
Lots of IT, doctors, lawyers who can maybe fumble through stairway to heaven will buy these. That's really the target market
How dare them! They do not deserve nice instruments! Only drug-riddled, homeless musicians who fumble through daily consciousness should be allowed to play well-made American guitars!
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