Description
The Fender Custom Shop Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster NOS in Surf Green captures the spirit of one of the most influential guitarists ever to pick up a Strat. Built to the specifications of the late Jeff Beck's trusted stage instruments, this Custom Artist model blends classic Fender style with performance-focused upgrades designed to satisfy players who demand exceptional feel, expressive control, and flawless reliability.
Jeff Beck's relationship with the Stratocaster was unlike anyone else's. His playing was built around touch, dynamics, and an almost vocal quality that relied heavily on the tremolo work he's known for. This signature model reflects that approach, providing the tools necessary to explore everything from delicate phrasing and fluid blues leads to explosive rock tones and fearless whammy bar expression.
The select alder body delivers the balanced resonance and familiar snap that have made Stratocasters a benchmark for generations. Finished in timeless Surf Green, this NOS build offers the appearance of a pristine, well-preserved custom color Strat straight from Fender's golden era. The soft pastel finish pairs beautifully with the parchment appointments and rosewood fingerboard, creating a look that is unmistakably vintage while remaining distinctly tied to Beck's iconic stage presence.
The maple neck features Jeff Beck's preferred Thin "C" profile, providing a fast, comfortable feel that encourages effortless movement across the fingerboard. Combined with a 9.5" radius, medium jumbo frets, and a contoured heel, the neck offers modern playability without abandoning traditional Strat character. Whether you're executing wide bends, intricate chord voicings, or rapid lead passages, the guitar feels remarkably responsive and comfortable.
Electronics are centered around a trio of Fender Hot Noiseless single-coil pickups. These pickups preserve the sparkle, clarity, and articulation that define classic Strat tone while dramatically reducing unwanted hum. Clean tones remain glassy and detailed, while overdriven sounds retain focus, punch, and exceptional note separation. The traditional five-way switching system provides every essential Stratocaster voice, from shimmering neck pickup warmth to the unmistakable quack of the in-between positions.
Perhaps the most important feature of the Jeff Beck Stratocaster is its performance-oriented hardware package. The two-point synchronized tremolo with stainless steel saddles delivers smooth action and exceptional tuning stability, while the LSR roller nut and Sperzel Trim-Lok locking tuners work together to keep the guitar in tune through aggressive bends and extensive tremolo use. These upgrades allow players to push the instrument hard while maintaining confidence on stage and in the studio.
At Cream City Music, we appreciate signature models that genuinely reflect the artist behind them. This Jeff Beck Stratocaster isn't simply a tribute; it's a professional-grade instrument shaped by decades of one of the most expressive and innovative players in guitar history. For players seeking a Strat that combines classic Fender tone with modern performance enhancements, few instruments are as inspiring or as capable as this one.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Select Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Urethane
- Color: Surf Green
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Thin "C"
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: White Dot
- Nut Material: LSR Roller Nut
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Bridge: 2-Point American Series Synchronized Tremolo with Stainless Steel Saddles
- Tremolo Arm: Standard Tremolo Arm
- Tuning Machines: Sperzel Trim-Lok Staggered Locking Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
- Switch Tip: Aged White
- Strap Buttons: American Series
- Neck Pickup: Fender Hot Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Fender Hot Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
- Bridge Pickup: Fender Hot Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Bridge/Middle Pickups)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade Switch
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235001326
