The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '56 Stratocaster Relic celebrates the iconic style and tone that made the Strat a legend. This meticulously crafted homage to the 1956 original combines road-worn vintage vibe with premium Custom Shop components and attention to detail. Whether you crave the broken-in feel of a well-traveled guitar or simply want authentic Fender tone and playability, this relic'd Strat delivers in spades.

Relic'd For Authentic Vintage Mojo

From the moment you lay eyes on this '56 Strat, its relic'd nitrocellulose lacquer finish transports you back to a different era. Every scratch, ding and player's wear pattern has been precisely recreated to capture the look and feel of a hard-gigging 1950s instrument. The maple neck sports a comfortable C shape and shows honest signs of fret wear. Even the hardware exhibits light pitting and tarnish—the mark of a true road warrior. With this level of aging replication, you'll swear this Strat has been your trusted companion for decades.

Vintage-Spec Playability With Modern Precision

Every component of this Strat's build has been meticulously dialed in to provide a truly vintage playing experience. The '56 Strat's maple neck features a 7.25" radius and 21 vintage-tall frets, allowing for expressive bending without fretting out. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo responds to even the subtlest hand movements for smooth, controlled vibrato. And the bone nut provides the perfect combination of transfer and sustain. While your hands experience the broken-in comfort of a well-loved Strat, your ears are treated to the clarity and resonance of a premium modern instrument.

Custom Shop Pickups Deliver Quintessential Strat Tone

While its exterior may show some miles, the '56 Strat's tone has been painstakingly engineered for vintage accuracy. A trio of Custom Shop hand-wound "Bone-Tone" single-coil pickups re-create the glassy yet bell-like chime that put the Strat on the map. The bridge pickup serves up trademark snarl and quack for leads, while the neck and middle pickups capture the warm, articulate voice that made the Strat a studio legend. Whether you're channeling the surf sounds of the '60s or the percussive funk of the '70s, these pickups let you recreate Strat history with complete authenticity.

Deluxe Fender Appointments Throughout

No detail was overlooked in crafting this relic'd masterpiece. The '56 Strat features a select 2-piece alder body for singing sustain and a balanced midrange response. The vintage-style tuning machines ensure spot-on tuning stability. Even the 5-way pickup selector and knurled control knobs are period-accurate. Plus, this limited edition model includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity for complete peace of mind. Play it hard and make your own history with this impeccably crafted Custom Shop '56 Strat.