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Key Features
- #CZ571019
- New '56 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic - evokes the Strat's golden era
- Two-piece select ash body - provides balanced highs and sweet midrange
- One-piece flat-sawn maple neck - features a vintage compound-radius fingerboard
- Includes Custom Shop hand-wound '55 Strat pickups - for crystal-clear highs
Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic, Vintage Blonde Overview
The Fender Custom Shop Ltd Ed '56 Strat Journeyman Relic is a custom-built, limited edition masterpiece. Offering an authentic replication of the classic '56 Strat, it boasts premium specs that give you the verve and vibe of those sought-after guitars, with a few modern upgrades that promise an even better playing experience. Its features include a 2-piece Select Ash body with an offset seam and a 1-piece Rift Sawn Maple neck with a soft "V" back-shape. The guitar is finished with a Journeyman Relic® Flash Coat Lacquer, giving it the appearance of a well-loved axe that's seen many gigs, yet has been carefully preserved.
The technical specs of this guitar are as impressive as its aesthetics. It comes equipped with 21 Medium Vintage frets, Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Strat pickups, and Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone-Saver Bleed. Its other features include a 5-way switch, single-ply parchment pickguard, a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo, and vintage-style tuning machines. Including a bone nut, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap, and a certificate of authenticity.
Product Ref: 284448
Full Description
View Full DescriptionHand-Wound Tomatillo pickups
The Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo pickups are one of the standout features of this limited edition '56 Strat. Wound with precision by Josefina Campos (the apprentice of legendary pickup wizard Abigail Ybarra), the Tomatillo set are unlike any other Strat singles you've played before.
They offer a full bodied tone that perfectly imitates the dream like thickness of late '50s Stratocasters. They retain a vintage sparkle, but with an exceptional amount of articulation on each of the 5 pickup positions, so whether you're enjoying the bright and tight voice of the bridge, or the lyrical depth of the neck, you'll hear every single note in perfect clarity.
Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone-Saver Bleed
The Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone-Saver Bleed is another modern upgrade that sets this guitar apart. It allows for smoother and more gradual volume and tone control, while the Tone-Saver Bleed circuit maintains high frequencies even at low volumes. This ensures that your tone remains consistent and clear, making it easier to dial in your desired sound.
'50s neck profile with a compound radius fretboard
The '50s neck profile and compound radius fretboard are two more features that contribute to the exceptional playability of this guitar. The soft "V" back-shape of the neck provides a comfortable grip, while the compound radius fretboard allows for effortless playing across all 21 frets. This combination makes it a dream to play both rhythm and lead, whether you're strumming chords or shredding solos.
Limited Edition Exclusivity
As a custom-built, limited edition guitar, the Fender Custom Shop Ltd Ed '56 Strat Journeyman Relic is a collector's item that offers both exceptional tone and exclusivity. With only a limited number available worldwide, this guitar is not just an instrument, but a piece of art that will elevate any collection. It's the perfect blend of vintage authenticity and modern enhancements, making it a true gem for any guitarist. So why wait? Get your hands on this masterpiece today and experience the unparalleled tone and playability of the Fender Custom Shop Ltd Ed '56 Strat Journeyman Relic.
Specifications
Body
- Body: 2-Piece Offset Seam Ash
- Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Material: 2-Piece Offset Seam Ash
- Series: Time Machine™
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Colour: Aged White Blonde
Neck & Fretboard
- Headstock: Stratocaster® Small
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
- Neck Shape: 1954 "Soft V"
- Neck Thickness: .940"
- Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .970"
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Maple Neck
- Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot, 0.25" (6.35 mm)
- Side Dots: Black Micarta, 3/32" (2.38 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Vintage White Plastic
- Switch Tip: Vintage White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo
- String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Tremolo Arm: Vintage-Style Tremolo Arm
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP '55 Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat®
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle 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
- Potentiometers: 250K 10% Taper Split
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