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A meticulously crafted relic that captures the magic of a road-worn '57 Strat.
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '57 Stratocaster Relic captures all the magic of an original 1957 Strat that's been broken in over decades of playing. Every detail has been meticulously replicated by Fender's elite builders, from the relic'd nitro lacquer finish to the custom-wound pickups. Whether you crave vintage Fender tone or just can't resist that broken-in feel, this '57 Strat Relic delivers an inspiring playing experience steeped in history.
Relic Finish Mirrors a Cherished Original
From the moment you lay eyes on this '57 Strat Relic, it transports you back to Fender's golden age. The aged Tahitian coral nitro lacquer finish is riddled with checked paint, dents and scratches that could only come from decades on the road. The rift-sawn maple neck sports a smooth, worn-in profile that's been carefully replicated from a '57 original. With a bone nut and vintage-style tuning machines, you'll swear this guitar rolled off the line 65 years ago.
Vintage-Spec Construction Delivers Authentic Feel
Attention has been lavished on every component to recreate the playing feel of an original 1957 Strat. The one-piece maple neck sports a vintage-accurate '57 profile and slender 1.650" nut width. You'll appreciate the smooth, worn-in quality of the narrow-tall frets as you bend strings. From the bone nut to the vintage-style synchronized tremolo, the smallest construction details have been faithfully reproduced.
Custom-Wound Pickups Deliver Iconic Fender Tone
At the heart of any great Stratocaster are its pickups and this '57 Relic stays true to its vintage roots. The Custom Shop hand-wound '57 single-coil in the neck position produces those quintessential glassy Strat tones perfect for chord work and bluesy lead lines. In the middle you'll find a punchy Fat '50s single-coil, while the bridge pickup is a Texas Special Tele single-coil that sears with classic Tele twang. Together, these authentic vintage-spec pickups capture the very essence of the 1950s Fender tone that inspired generations of players.
Collectible Appeal With Deluxe Appointments
In addition to the stunning relic work, this '57 Strat Relic boasts several premium appointments that enhance its collector's appeal. The guitar comes protected in a deluxe hardshell case fit for a prized instrument. A strap and certificate of authenticity are also included, ensuring this Relic will be a treasured part of your collection for years to come.
Features
- Aged Tahitian coral nitro lacquer finish, rift-sawn maple neck, bone nut
- Custom Shop hand-wound '57 neck, Fat '50s middle, Texas Special Tele bridge pickups
- Vintage-style '57 profile neck, 1.650" nut width, narrow-tall frets
- Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap, certificate of authenticity
Embrace iconic tone with the Fender Custom Shop '57 Stratocaster Relic.
Limited-Edition '57 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- Wood: 2-piece offset seam alder
- Shape: Stratocaster
- Color: Aged Tahitian coral
- Finish: Lacquer
- Material: Rift sawn maple
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut material: Bone
- Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Material: 1-piece maple
- Fret size: Narrow tall
- Number of frets: 21
- Position inlays: Black dot
- Side dots: Black
- Truss rod: Vintage-style heel adjust
- Tuning machines: Vintage-style
- Bridge: Custom shop vintage synchronized tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-ply parchment
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
- Pickup configuration: SSS
- Bridge pickup: Custom shop hand-wound Texas Special single-coil Tele
- Middle pickup: Custom shop hand-wound Fat '50s RWRP single-coil Strat
- Neck pickup: Custom shop hand-wound '57 single-coil Strat
- Controls: Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
- Control knobs: Vintage white
- Switching: 5-position blade
- Case/gig bag: Deluxe hardshell
- Included accessories: Deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.
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