BEAUTY MAY BE no more than skin deep, but that radiant, thin layer of paint on a Fender guitar that was sprayed at the factory in one of the official custom-color finishes of the late 1950s and ’60s adds a level of desirability that runs right through the instrument. Not only does the look of a custom color appeal to many players and collectors, but the presence of this alternative finish — when original — adds considerable value to any vintage Fender that carries it.
