2009 Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Relic - Shell Pink with Flamed Maple Neck

$3,700.00 USD

PRODUCT SPECS

Body Shape: 1956 Stratocaster
Body Wood: 2-Piece Alder
Brand: Fender Custom Shop
Bridge: American Vintage Stratocaster Bridge Relic
Case: Hard Case
COA: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Controls: Volume, 2x Tone, 5 Way
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Finish: Shell Pink
Finish Style: Relic Gloss Nitrocellulose
Fretboard Material: 2A Flamed Maple
Number of Frets: 21
Hardware: Nickel Relic
Inlays: Micarta Black
Made In: USA
Model: 1956 Stratocaster Relic
Neck Dimensions: .880" at 1st Fret, 0.980" at 12th Fret
Neck Material: 2A Flamed Maple
Neck Shape: '56 "V" Neck
Frets: Sanko 6105
Number of Strings: 6 Strings
Pickups: Custom Shop '50s Strat
Product Weight: 7.5 lb
Right / Left Handed: Right Handed
Serial Number: R48761
Tuners: Vintage With Fender Logo, Relic
Width at Nut: 1.65"
Year: 2009
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Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster in Shell Pink

The Altitude Summary

This Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster in Shell Pink is in excellent condition, with no blemishes beyond the factory relic work. The guitar combines vintage charm with modern playability, featuring a stunning 2A flamed maple neck and a soft '56 "V" neck profile, which offers exceptional comfort and ease of play. The Shell Pink finish is a classic, highly desirable color that, when paired with the figured maple neck, makes this guitar both visually striking and a pleasure to play.

Sound and Playability

The guitar is equipped with a trio of Custom Shop '50s Strat single-coil pickups, which deliver incredible clarity and vintage tone. The soft "V" neck profile is paired with a 9.5”-radius fingerboard and 6105 frets, providing a smooth, fast playing experience. The pickup wiring includes modern enhancements that preserve treble and clarity when rolling back the volume, ensuring the tone remains vibrant and transparent.

Features and Specifications:

Finish: Shell Pink with factory relic lacquer finish
Body: 2-piece alder body
Neck: Tinted 2A flamed maple with a soft "V" profile
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”
Frets: 21, 6105 frets
Pickups: Custom Shop '50s Strat single-coils
Hardware: Includes tremolo and bridge cover
Electronics: Modern wiring to retain treble and transparency when adjusting volume
Condition: Excellent, no blemishes apart from relic finish

Historical Significance and Modern Appointments

The 1956 Stratocaster was a pivotal model for Fender, transitioning to alder bodies for most color finishes and introducing the soft "V" neck profile in late 1956. The Fender Custom Shop has faithfully recreated these elements, along with modern upgrades for enhanced tone and playability. The rectangular "wing" string tree, introduced in 1956, has also been meticulously replicated.