Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster Relic, Roasted 3A Flame Maple Neck, 2-Tone Sunburst Overview
Overview by GAK
With this stunning Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster, the Fender Custom Shop have demonstrated why their guitar’s stand amongst the finest in the world. This unique guitar is the perfect blend of modern & vintage, the combination of master lutherie and modern technology arguably improves on the original! The result is an astounding instrument with a captivating character that’s truly its own.
Classic Feel & Sound
This Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster uses the iconic '55 model as the basis for its design, providing it with an unmistakable “Golden Era” vibe.
The premium tonewoods are a particular highlight. The body is carved from a premium piece of vintage correct Ash, which delivers the strong, sweet resonance and singing sustain that Ash is renowned for. The translucent 2-Tone Sunburst nitrocellulose finish allows the body’s stunning wood grain to shine through. The beautiful Roasted 3A Flame Maple neck plays every bit as well as it looks. With its Large “C” neck profile and narrow tall 6105 frets, this Custom Shop Stratocaster offers a vintage feel, with modern playability. This guitar also features a 9.5 inch radius fretboard. Allowing you to get a super comfortable & authentic feeling of a vintage Stratocaster but with more modern playability due to the larger frets.
Gorgeous Worn-In Look
With its Custom Shop Journeyman Relic treatment, this '55 Stratocaster has been imparted with the endearing wear and tear of a well loved workhorse. Every part of this guitar, from the numerous finish checks to the oxidised hardware, has been meticulously and realistically aged by the Fender Custom Shop Team.
Vintage Strat Tone
Continuing on the true vintage theme this guitar is loaded with the Custom Shop Fat 50’s pickup set. Prepare to be blown away by the incredible variety of authentic tones at your fingertips.
Modern Reliability
This Stratocaster has been crafted by the incredible Fender Custom Shop luthiers, using only the finest materials and components. While you could easily mistake a lot of Fender Custom Shop guitars for a vintage model, they’re as reliable and road-worthy as a modern guitar should be. Whilst a vintage guitar may run into issues with maintenance (and cost significantly more), this Stratocaster is primed to bring that sought-after “Golden Era” flavour to any gig or session.
