Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Relic Wide Fade 2-Tone Sunburst
SKU 00FCS363
by Fender
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Original price
$ 4,500.00
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Original price
$ 4,500.00
Original price
$ 4,500.00
$ 4,500.00
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$ 4,500.00
Current price
$ 4,500.00
A Most Classic of Strats
The Fender Custom Shop, often called the Dream Factory, is known for taking the coolest vintage features and adding a few modern favorites. This 1956 Stratocaster is a great example of what they do. By bringing back a mid-century classic, matched with classic Fender tone, mixed with easy playability, this guitar is a dream come true within itself.The ash body is lightweight and resonant, and has been given tasteful Relic finish - it's not overdone, and has all of the appearances of a guitar with life well-lived and loved. At just 6.9 pounds, it will be a breeze to play while standing up, even all night on stage. The color is Wide Fade 2-Tone Sunburst, the most iconic of looks for a 50's Strat (or any guitar, for that matter). Also, the Eggshell pickguard stands out by creating a contrast against the body - it's a great look, and just beautiful.
This Strat features a period correct 10/56 "V" neck shape that is easy to play, especially for chords and smooth lead lines. It's been given a Heavy Relic treatment, with no finish on the back from the 1st to the 12th fret, for a broken-in feel. We did add the more modern tweaks of a 9.5" radius and 6105 (Narrow Tall) frets - the two most popular customizations of vintage-style guitars. All this makes the guitar super playable and comfortable.
It's not just about looks and feel - the third element - the sound - is where this guitar really shines. We want to stay true to the unmistakable tone of a vintage Strat, so the guitar is loaded with Handwound '56 Strat pickups (normally an upcharge). They provide the clean, smooth and clear mid-50's Strat tones that the era is known for. These are vintage correct pickups, made just like they were back in 1956. Formvar wire and wax potting create warm, vintage-style tones, and the Alnico 5 magnets add focus and enhanced dynamics. They have the custom Low G stagger, and it's a calibrated set, for a balanced output across the tonal spectrum. This makes this Strat very versatile, and suitable for many styles.
It comes with a special Blonde case, Custom Shop leather strap and certificate of authenticity. We feel that this is one of the better 50's style Strats we've had in a long time. You can see and hear why for yourself by coming to Truetone Music, or by ordering right here to be shipped to your home.
It's not just about looks and feel - the third element - the sound - is where this guitar really shines. We want to stay true to the unmistakable tone of a vintage Strat, so the guitar is loaded with Handwound '56 Strat pickups (normally an upcharge). They provide the clean, smooth and clear mid-50's Strat tones that the era is known for. These are vintage correct pickups, made just like they were back in 1956. Formvar wire and wax potting create warm, vintage-style tones, and the Alnico 5 magnets add focus and enhanced dynamics. They have the custom Low G stagger, and it's a calibrated set, for a balanced output across the tonal spectrum. This makes this Strat very versatile, and suitable for many styles.
It comes with a special Blonde case, Custom Shop leather strap and certificate of authenticity. We feel that this is one of the better 50's style Strats we've had in a long time. You can see and hear why for yourself by coming to Truetone Music, or by ordering right here to be shipped to your home.
- Serial # CZ579682
- Part # 9231015282
- Weight: 6.9 lbs
- Finish Package: Relic with Heavy Relic Back of Neck
- Finish: Nitro Lacquer
- Color: Wide Fade 2-Tone Sunburst
- Pickguard: Single Ply Eggshell
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Handwound 56 Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Handwound 56 Strat RWRP
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Handwound 56 Strat
- Body: Ash
- Sort for Lightweight
- Neck: Quartersawn Maple
- Tint: Medium
- Note: Heavy Relic back of neck; No paint from 1st to 12th fret
- Dots: Micarta Black
- Neck Shape: 10/56 "V"
- Frets: 21
- Fretwire: 6105 Narrow Tall
- Radius: 9.5"
- Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .880"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .980"
- Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
- Bone Nut
- Tuners: Vintage Disk
- String Guide: Vintage
- Bridge: American Vintage
- Switch: 5 Way
- Neck plate: FCS Limited Edition
- Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Blonde