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Key Features
- Stunningly accurate vintage voicings from a trio of custom-wound authentic pickups
- Sporting the look of a guitar that's been loved over the years with relic closet finish
- Express yourself with style thanks to the traditional tremolo bridge
- A true representation of the gold-standard Stratocasters of yesteryear
Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster Relic Closet, 2-Color Sunburst Overview
The Fender Custom Shop 56 Relic Closet Strat takes the venerable guitar back to its roots. Featuring a stunning array of period-correct touches and components, this Strat simply oozes with character. A chance to hold history in your hands - without any of the drawbacks!
Don't be fooled by the Custom Shop's amazing artistry, the '56 Relic Closet is brand new despite its stunning closet classic finish. Made to exhibit the look of a guitar that's mostly been sat on display or in a case over the years, this Strat gives you the timeless feel of an older instrument, without the playing damage and marks of heavier relic finishes. Feed your inspiration with the intoxicating, fat vintage tones evoked by the trio of custom-wound pickups, if the stunning look didn't convince you of this guitar's heritage, then these excellent single-coils certainly will.
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Full Description
View Full Description'50s glamour and swagger in custom pickups
Every note you play will shine with the voicings of this dynamic trio of custom-wound single coil pickups. Delivering that unmistakable Stratocaster twang, these pickups perfectly capture the sounds of the '50s. Yielding creamy, fat textures, there's a full and vibrant tonal range for you to discover.
With period-correct wiring and construction, everything about these coils is authentic. However, that doesn't mean they don't hold up to some modern aggression. They're medium wound with a reverse-wound middle pickup to give hum and interreference cancelling. So, indulge in the classic sparkle but don't be afraid to dial up the gain for chunky contemporary growl, because these pickups are more than capable.
A true hidden gem
To truly bring an instrument from the '50s to life, the Custom Shop pay attention to every single detail across the guitar. From the tip of the headstock down to the tail end, every stroke of paint and piece of hardware is meticulously treated to give an antique appearance. In this case, you're getting a guitar that has sat in a case or on display throughout the years. Displaying minor wear marks from oxidation or discolouration, the Custom Shop instil a huge amount of character simply through their unparalleled artistry.
To complete the precise Fender feel, they've given this special guitar a nitrocellulose finish, just like the revered classics of the past.
Magic of a maple neck and fretboard
You deserve comfort, you deserve the best, and Fender are happy to oblige. A rift sawn 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 rift sawn maple, you're getting the best quality wood and only the finest cut. Rift sawn milling is the most premium and typically much stronger and more durable than flat sawn necks, letting 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 Shop guitar is a correct appointment. On the body, vintage relic style dials control your volume and tone, sat next to the '50s one ply eggshell 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, this Strat dons a '50s style off centre V shape, 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. Along 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
Body
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop 56 Relic Closet Classic Strat, 2-Color Sunburst
- Model Code: 9235001130
- Serial Number:
- Series: Time Machine
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Colour: Faded Aged 2-Color Sunburst
Neck
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 11/56 Off Center "V"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 22.5" (572 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s RWRP Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- 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: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Control knobs: Vintage White
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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