Description
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '59 Stratocaster HSS Relic in Daphne Blue Metallic is for players who want vintage vibe with modern muscle. This Strat is a conversation starter onstage and a true workhorse in the studio; its stunning Daphne Blue Metallic finish and relic treatment immediately stand out, giving it that irresistible "played-in" feel and look from day one.
This model starts with a lightweight, resonant 2-piece select alder body, finished in a thin coat of nitrocellulose lacquer for maximum resonance and honest, organic aging. Paired with a quartersawn 2A flame maple neck and a dark, beautifully grained 3A rosewood fingerboard, this Strat feels alive in your hands. The neck features the comfortable 11/56 Off Center "V" profile and a vintage compound radius (7.25" to 9.5") that invites both expressive chording and soaring leads, while 6105 narrow tall frets make bends and runs feel effortless up and down the 25.5" scale.
Versatility is where this guitar truly shines. The HSS pickup configuration delivers a wide tonal spectrum; a Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1B humbucker at the bridge brings classic, full-bodied punch, while Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s single-coils in the neck and middle provide glassy highs and warm, expressive mids. The reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup keeps your tone noise-free in key positions. With a 5-way selector and dedicated tone controls for both single-coils and the humbucker, you can shape your sound to fit anything from blues and rock to funk or modern pop.
Playability is dialed in for demanding players. The bone nut and vintage-style tuners with Fender logo keep things smooth and stable, while the Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo lets you add shimmer or divebomb with confidence. Every detail, from the vintage clay dot inlays to the 3-ply mint green pickguard, nods to Fender history while making this Strat feel uniquely yours.
From its first strum, the '59 Stratocaster HSS Relic makes a statement; it's vintage Fender character, turbocharged for today's music. At Cream City Music, we're excited about guitars that break the mold and inspire you to find your own sound. This one does all of that, and looks incredible doing it.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Alder with Offset Seam
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Relic
- Color: Daphne Blue Metallic
- Neck: Quartersawn 2A Flame Maple, 11/56 Off Center "V" Back-Shape
- Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Frets: 21, Narrow Tall (6105)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut: Bone
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
- Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1B (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Neck), Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Middle)
- Wiring: 5-Position Blade Switching
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Keys: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Control Knobs: Vintage White Plastic
- Switch Tip: Vintage White
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046)
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9235700071
