Fender Custom Shop '55 Stratocaster NOS MN, Fiesta Red

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Custom Stratocaster single-coils

They say things good come in threes. And that's certainly true of these high performance, finely tuned pickups. They have been carefully designed to minimise noise and interference so you can get pristine Strat tones with no annoying hum or buzz. Delve into the vintage voicings of the three pickups which offer a dynamic range of Strat-style twang. Through the bridge you have access to the airy sparkle and bite that's a signature of the Stratocaster. It'll cut right through any mix and adds a sharp edge to your emphasized notes. Select the middle and you have a nice balance that draws from the thickness of the neck position and mixes it with the bridge cut. Finally, the neck single-coil is enunciated with the deep, rich glitter that fills each note with body and warmth. Often heard in blues lead playing and detailed rhythm sections, the neck pickup gives you extra low-end punch when you need it. Armed with these premium pickups, you have a world of tone to explore.

Magic of a maple neck and fretboard

You deserve comfort, you deserve the best and Fender are happy to oblige. A quartersawn maple neck provides stability, comfort, and a gloriously slick playing experience. With a nitrocellulose lacquer finish you get that authentic vintage sheen, and your fretting hand will be able skate up and down the neck seamlessly. Constructed from quartersawn maple, you're getting the best quality wood and only the finest cut. Quartersawn milling is typically much stronger and more durable than flat sawn necks and lets the natural grain of the wood shine through. With eminent playability and sleek tactility, this maple neck is something you're going to adore playing.

Vintage appointments

Every detail has been accounted for. Fender have made sure that each item adorning this excellent Custom guitar is a correct appointment. On the body vintage relic style dials control your volume and tone, sat next to the '50s one ply Strat pickguard. As previously mentioned, the pickups are all made with period wiring and materials, but importantly so is the vibrato bridge and tremolo arm. Crucial to getting the vintage whammy excitement.

Towards the neck, an accurate '50s truss rod provides stability while micarta black dot inlays crown this timeless look. Vintage Fender tuning machines decorate the headstock and boast ageless tuning experience. It's clear from the list of features that Fender have striven to get every element of this exactly right.

Top-level security for a top-level instrument

Quality like no other. Despite Fender's renowned robust construction, you might understandably be cautious about transporting this unique beauty. Worry not. Included is a Fender deluxe hardshell case that will preserve your axe and keep it road-ready for years to come. A long with this durable case is a certificate of authenticity from Fender themselves. It's the genuine article and you'll have the documents to prove it.

Specifications

• Product Code: 9237001668

Body

• Series: Fender Custom Shop
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: 'U' Shape
• Neck Finish: Nitro Lacquer
• Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" (241mm)
• Frets: 21
• Position Inlays: Micarta Black Dots

Hardware and Electronics

• Nut (Material/Width): Bone Graphite, 2.2"
• Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
• Scale Length: 22.75" (578 mm)
• Bridge: : AM Vintage Strat White
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Custom 56 Strat
• Bridge Pickup: Strat NF Brg White
• Middle Pickup: Strat NF Nk/Mid White
• Neck Pickup: Strat NF Nk/Mid White
• Pickup Switching: Five-Way
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 010-013-017-026-036-046
• Case/Gig Bag: FCS Strat/Tele Tweed