Key Features
- Experience Fender Custom Shop quality, sound, and finesse
- Sharp, defined, articulate vintage sound thanks to three '55 Strat pickups
- Plays like a dream with a smooth custom maple neck
- The epitome of perfection - take your playing to the next level
DISC Fender Custom Shop 55 Relic Hardtail Strat, 2-Tone Sunburst Overview
Are you ready? The Fender Custom Shop 55 Relic Hardtail Strat is as special as it gets - it represents the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship and quality. Having been masterfully crafted in the Fender Custom Shop, its materials are the best of the best, and its sound will leave an eternal smile on your face. With three premium Strat '55 single coil pickups, it will deliver a well-rounded, dynamic, defined tone which rings out with crystal-clarity.
The epitome of excellence. The sleek, smooth custom neck. The gleaming, top-end hardware. The unrivalled, iconic vintage sound - this Strat has it all. With it, the music you make will soar to new heights as you let the instrument inspire you. This stunning guitar will have riffs flying out like fireworks when discover just how easy it is to find your musical voice on it - it's for true musicians. Are you ready to meet the guitar you've always been destined to play?
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Full Description
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When the Stratocaster first hit the scene in 1954, its distinctive, characterful sound took the world by storm. Thus leading to the original '50s era models becoming some of the most coveted guitars out there. As a result, Fender have ensured that the '55 Custom Shop Strat encompasses all that sparkling, vintage tone quality, by equipping it with a trio of '55 single-coils. They're hand-wound for vintage performance. So you can count on a classic, bright tone to inject your playing with hallmark Fender style. Because they're specifically voiced for the '55 model. And they specialise in producing the sound of the '50s era.
It's built for the modern stage. Thanks to an incorporated 5-way selector and volume and tone controls, the '55 Strat lets players take control of their sound with modern convenience. So, you can fuel your performance with the period-correct, vintage tone of the '50s, with total control on stage.
The neck of dreams
A life of luxury. There's nothing quite like having a Custom Shop neck in your hands, knowing it is one of the finest you will ever lay fingers on. The sweet, sleek, smooth maple neck on this pristine guitar is of the highest quality. Custom made with a '55 soft "V" profile, it offers you everything you could ever desire – smooth fret transitions, comfortable grip, and a beautiful, bright resonance. You'll be able to express yourself cleanly and with complete accuracy all along the fretboard, and your licks will glimmer with character.
Majestic maple
Sleek. Refined. Superior. There's also a pristine maple fretboard to go with the neck. Bright and beautiful, it delivers the ideal playing experience. Your fingers will be in paradise when they feel just how smooth, fast, and comfortable this tool truly is. Fret transitions will be a breeze, and you'll be able to improvise at will. Whether you’re jamming some blues or strumming some rock 'n' roll, or playing anything else, this snappy, premium wood will deliver the perfect resonance and playability.
One-of-a-kind style
What makes a Fender Custom Shop guitar so special? There's an endless list of answers. But one of the most recognised features is the relic finishes. The '55 Stratocaster features a Relic finish for that sought-after worn guitar look. Giving your guitar more character and personal style, the relic design simply demands audience attention. So you can be sure that every time you step on stage, it's all eyes on you. Everyone knows that a Fender Custom Shop is a rarity. And with the classic 2-Colour Sunburst paintwork to top it off, it can be yours to showcase on stage.
Maximum instrument security
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender '55 Stratocaster comes with a deluxe tweed case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe tweed case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop 55 Relic Hardtail Strat, 2-Tone Sunburst
- Model Code: 9237000595
Body
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Relic Nitro Lacquer
- Body Colour: 2-Tone Sunburst
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: '54 Soft "V"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: 6150 Medium Jumbo
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50s Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50s Single-Coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50s Single-Coil Strat
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Bridge: Hardtail Vintage Strat Relic
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo Relic
- Control knobs: Vintage White Relic®
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickguard: '56 Strat Parchment Relic
- Case: Deluxe Tweed Case
- Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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