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Key Features
- Sharp, defined, articulate and vintage sound delivered from custom '55 Strat pickups
- Plays like a dream thanks to smooth maple neck and fretboard
- Vintage aesthetic resulting from stunning relic finish
- Safe and secure transportation using included tweed case
Fender Custom Shop '55 Stratocaster Relic Hardtail, 2-Tone Sunburst Overview
The Fender Custom Shop '55 Relic Hardtail Strat 2-Tone Sunburst 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. This model comes equipped with a trio of Custom Shop '55 pickups that deliver a well-rounded, dynamic, and defined tone that rings out with crystal-clarity.
The epitome of excellence. The Custom shop '55 features a design that is extremely comfortable. The maple neck and fingerboard both offer smooth bases for fast and articulate playing along with a natural feel. To top off the old school aesthetic, this model is finished with a relic design that gives it a worn-out design as if it had been plucked straight from the decade. Travel back in time with Fender.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionStunning old school tone
When the Stratocaster first hit the scene in 1954, its distinctive, characterful sound took the world by storm. This led to the original '50s era models becoming some of the most coveted guitars out there. This model comes equipped with a trio of Custom Shop '50s single-coil pickups that deliver a bright and sparkling tone, perfect for a vintage-style voicing. Specialise in producing the sound of the '50s era.
Despite having a stunning old school design, this model has been built for the modern stage. It features a 5-way selector, along with volume and tone controls. This means you are able to take the iconic tone and shape it for a period-correct, vintage tone of the '50s, with total control onstage.
Sculpted for perfection
A life of luxury. Both the neck and fingerboard have been carefully crafted to ensure that you are provided with the perfect playing experience. Its neck has been sculpted out of maple, which produces a sweet sound with a bright resonance. Alongside its stunning tone, you are provided with a sleek and smooth base that allows your hand to glide with ease. Natural and comfortable, it doesn’t get better than this '54 Soft "V" neck.
On top of the neck sits a pristine maple fretboard. Bright and beautiful, it delivers the ideal playability. Thanks to its natural and smooth feel, you are provided with a with a fast-playing experience. Fret transitions will be a breeze, and you'll be able to improvise at will. The fretboard also contributes towards the overall sound with a snappy sound that features a perfect resonance.
Vintage design
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. With this, your guitar has a worn-out look that adds to its old school aesthetic. This adds character and a personal style that is guaranteed to demand the audience's attention. To top it off is a classic 2-tone sunburst finish for an all-round eye-catching design.
Peace of mind while travelling
Alongside your guitar, you receive a handy deluxe tweed case that makes transporting your instrument safe and secure. Thanks to its padded, contoured interior, the Fender '55 Stratocaster fits securely in the case and is protected from any scratching, scraping, or any other damage that may occur during transit. Ensure that transportation is simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
- Product Code: 9237001666
Body
- Material: Ash
- Shape: Stratocaster
- Finish: Relic Nitro Lacquer
- Colour: 2-Tone Sunburst
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: '54 Soft "V"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: 6150 Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
Hardware and 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
- 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
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
- Control Knobs: Vintage White Relic
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo Relic
- Bridge: Hardtail Vintage Strat Relic
- Pickguard: '56 Strat Parchment Relic
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Case: Deluxe Tweed Case
- Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
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