Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster NOS "Mary Kaye", Aged White Blonde #R134921
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Key Features
- Take your tone back in time
- Classic '50s voicings delivered by hand-wound '57 Strat single coil pickups
- Glide gracefully between frets thanks to V-profile neck and lacquer finish
- Express yourself with vibrato and pitch pends courtesy of tremolo bridge
Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster NOS "Mary Kaye", Aged White Blonde #R134921 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster NOS is a faithful recreation of the classic Mary Kaye guitar. Every detail has been meticulously crafted to ensure this timeless instrument looks, sounds, and feels like it's straight from the '50s. You can expect nothing but authenticity from this beauty thanks to three hand-wound '57 single-coil pickups with vintage-style wiring on this beauty. Whether you're strumming chords or playing a lead solo, these pickups will capture every note and bring out all the nuances of your playing style. With this Strat in your hands, you'll be able to create a unique and unforgettable sound that's entirely your own.
Not only does this model deliver an incredible tonal palette, but it also boasts a beautiful style and playability. The rift sawn maple neck features a comfortable '57 V-profile and compound fingerboard radius, which adds to its timeless appeal. With this, it is effortless to play both chords and single notes, giving you the versatility to express yourself however you want with your music. What's more, with the 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, you can odd dynamic and expressive pitch variations to your playing, enhancing your performance potential. Exceptional craftsmanship, superior tone, and classic aesthetics reminiscent of the golden era of rock 'n' roll music.
Product Ref: 262713
Full Description
View Full DescriptionAuthentic Fender tone
The Vintage Custom '57 Strat is equipped with three of the legendary Custom Shop hand-wound '57 single-coil pickups. These are designed to provide a truly authentic and original-era tone that completely revolutionized the musical world in the 1950s. Widely regarded as some of the best ever made by Fender, these pickups have become incredibly popular with musicians globally. With their unique construction, they offer a distinctive sound that is characterized by its clarity.
Also equipped are volume and tone controls, as well as a 5-way pickup selector. With these, you are provided with a versatile range of tones that can accommodate wide variety of genres and playing styles. Whether you're looking for a full-bodied and warm sound or a bright and shimmering tone, this guitar can deliver. Switch between different configurations and find the perfect sound for your performance.
Play with confidence
Stratocasters are known for their exceptional playability, and this vintage model is no exception. A rift-sawn maple '57 V-neck provides a truly comfortable grip that sits well in the palm of your hand – especially for players who prefer thicker necks. Not only that, but it also supports proper hand positioning, which can help reduce strain on the wrist and fingers during longer playing sessions.
On top sits a maple fingerboard crafted with a compound radius, adding another layer of luxury as it offers a curve that gradually flattens out towards the higher frets, accommodating playing styles ranging from open chords to complex lead work. Topping off the neck's design is a tinted flash coat lacquer finish, which assists in effortless movement from fret to fret. A meticulously crafted guitar that results in a truly dreamy playability.
Express yourself
Make your solos unique. Onboard this vintage Stratocaster is a 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, which provides excellent tuning stability for extended periods of use as well as string tension for precise intonation across all strings. Additionally, its vintage-style saddles deliver a classic sound that is highly responsive to different techniques. Also equipped is a tremolo arm, which is also adjustable. Bend the strings for expressive vibrato and daring divebombs. Stand out from the crowd.
Specifications
- Product Code: 9235000859
Body and Bridge
- Material: Ash
- Shape: Stratocaster
- Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
- Colour: Aged White Blonde
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1957 Soft V
- Neck Joint: 4 Bolt
- Neck Finish: Tinted Flash Coat Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"-9.5" Vintage Compound
- Frets: 21 Medium Vintage
- Inlays: Black Dot
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 42mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat
- Controls: Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Middle), 5-Way Pickup Selector
- Control Knobs: Vintage White
- Switch Tip: Vintage White
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
- Hardware: Gold
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
- Tremolo Arm: Vintage Style
- String Trees: American Vintage '56-'58
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
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