Description
Fender's Custom Shop Limited Edition 1959 Stratocaster is a masterfully crafted guitar dripping with style. Coated in a Daphne Blue 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 select 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" shape makes it comfortable for guitarists who prefer chunkier profiles. Plus, players will love its New Old Stock (NOS) finish that gives it the appearance of a perfectly preserved guitar that's never been played.
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 with tons of depth and dimension.
Built by the master artisans at the Fender Custom Shop, this Limited Edition 1959 Stratocaster is great for discerning guitarists and savvy collectors seeking a first-rate Fender with a flashy look and a vintage sound.
Specs
Color: Daphne Blue
Finish Package: New Old Stock (NOS)
Body Material: 2-piece Select Alder
Body Style: '57 Stratocaster with Deep Body Contours
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Neck Shape: Large "C"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Neck Material: AAA Birdseye Maple
Neck Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Inlays: Micarta Black 1/4"
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
Frets: Narrow Tall
Hardware Plating: Gold
Pickguard Shape: '56 Stratocaster
Neck Pickup: Hand-wound Fat '50s Strat Pickup
Middle Pickup: Hand-wound Fat '50s Strat Pickup
Bridge Pickup: Hand-wound Fat '50s Strat Pickup
Control Assembly: Vintage Modified #2 Wiring
Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell Case
SKU: 9232000914
