Description
Fender's Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster is a masterfully crafted guitar dripping with style. Coated in a Fiesta Red finish, adorned with dazzling gold hardware, and fit with a trio of Fat '50s pickups, this axe has a gorgeous aesthetic and a phenomenal tone that'll impress even the pickiest players.
Starting with a 2-piece alder body, this Strat projects that iconic Fender tone with pronounced upper mids, excellent sustain, and a sharp attack. Its AAA birdseye maple neck not only looks breathtaking, but its Large "C" profile makes it comfortable for guitarists who prefer chunkier necks. Plus, players will love its New Old Stock (NOS) finish that gives it the appearance of a perfectly-kept guitar that's never been played before.
If chiming vintage tones are what you're after, you'll love the Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster's Fat '50s pickups. These single-coils deliver glassy highs and warm, rounded lows, allowing them to nail a wide range of classic tones. Whether you're performing rapid-fire funk riffs or blistering rock solos, these pickups have an outstanding sound that adds depth and dimension to your playing.
Built by the experts at the Fender Custom Shop, this 1959 Stratocaster is great for discerning guitarists and savvy collectors seeking a first-rate Fender with a flashy look and a vintage sound.
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.85"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.98"
Specs
Color: Fiesta Red
Finish Package: New Old Stock (NOS)
Body Material: 2-piece Alder
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Body Style: '57 Strat with Deep Contours
Neck Material: AAA Birdseye Maple
Neck Profile: Large "C"
Side Dots: 3/32" Micarta Black
Face Dots: 1/4" Micarta Black
Fret Type: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Hardware Plating: Gold
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Stratocaster
Pickguard Shape: '56 Strat
Neck Pickup: Hand-wound Fat '50s Strat Pickup
Middle Pickup: Hand-wound Fat '50s Strat Pickup
Bridge Pickup: Hand-wound Fat '50s Strat Pickup
Case: Custom Shop Tweed Strat/Tele Hardshell Case
SKU: 9232000913
