Description
Take your playing to new heights with the Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster, a superb tribute to the golden era of rock 'n' roll. With its hand-wound Tomatillo pickups, stunning Journeyman Relic treatment, and eye-catching Super Faded Aged Shell Pink finish, this guitar is perfect for musicians seeking a top-notch Strat with an old-school soul.
The Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster features a two-piece alder body that projects a classic sound with punchy upper mids, crisp highs, and ample sustain. Its body is joined by a '54 Soft "V" shaped rift-sawn maple neck, which plays with a decidedly vintage feel - exactly what you'd expect from a '50s-inspired Fender guitar. To top it all off, this model boasts medium-vintage frets, a genuine bone nut, and a 7.25"-9.5" compound-radius fingerboard, ensuring a premium feel from the first fret to the last.
Powering this Stratocaster is a trio of hand-wound Tomatillo Strat pickups that churn out a stunning array of vintage-inspired tones. These single-coils flawlessly replicate the sound of a '50s Alnico V pickup that's aged over the decades, giving them a sweet, bell-like quality with blooming lows, slightly scooped mids, and chiming highs. Whether you're playing classic country or '70s rock 'n' roll, these pickups have a rich, sizzling sound that'll bring your tone to life.
Equipped with vintage-style tuners, a genuine bone nut, and nickel/chrome hardware, the Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster offers an undeniably exceptional playing experience.
Level up your collection today with this remarkable instrument - perfect for guitarists who appreciate the legendary quality and tone of Fender's golden era.
Weight: 7 lbs 10.7 oz
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.96"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.00"
Specs
Finish Package: Journeyman Relic
Color: Super Faded Aged Shell Pink
Body Material: 2-piece Alder
Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
Neck Material: Rift-sawn Maple
Neck Shape: '54 Strat Soft "V"
Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"-9.5" Compound
Inlays: 1/4" Micarta Black Dot
Side Dots: 3/32" Micarta Black Dots
Frets: Medium Vintage
Nut Material: Bone
Hardware Plating: Nickel/Chrome
Neck Pickup: Hand-wound Tomatillo Pickup
Middle Pickup: Hand-wound Tomatillo Pickup (Reverse-wound/Reverse-polarity)
Bridge Pickup: Hand-wound Tomatillo Pickup
Control Assembly: Strat Vintage Modified #2 Wiring
Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo
Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed Hardshell Case
SKU: 9236053020
