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