Description
The Fender Custom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster is far more than a tribute model. It is a painstaking recreation of the guitar and specifications that helped define one of the most influential electric guitar voices of all time. Developed with Vaughan himself before his passing, this Custom Artist instrument captures the feel, tone, and personality of the legendary Strat that powered everything from Texas Flood to In Step.
Built around a lightweight two-piece select alder body finished in a classic 3-Color Sunburst lacquer, this guitar delivers the resonant, dynamic response that formed the foundation of Vaughan's unmistakable sound. The finish remains true to vintage Fender tradition, allowing the instrument to age naturally and develop character through years of playing.
A trio of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special single-coils provides the fiery voice that blues and rock players have chased for decades. These pickups offer increased output, punchy mids, and singing sustain while retaining the clarity and articulation that make great Stratocasters so expressive. Whether you're digging into aggressive Texas blues rhythms, soulful cleans, or soaring lead work, this pickup set responds directly to every nuance of your touch.
The neck is one of the defining features of the instrument. Crafted from rift sawn maple and finished in tinted nitrocellulose lacquer, it features the distinctive Special SRV Oval "C" profile inspired by Vaughan's own guitar. Measuring .825" at the first fret and .945" at the twelfth, it provides a substantial yet comfortable grip that encourages expressive bends and powerful vibrato. The 12" radius rosewood fingerboard and jumbo frets offer a modern playing experience while maintaining the feel of Vaughan's beloved instrument.
Another iconic detail is the left-handed American Vintage synchronized tremolo. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix and replicated from Stevie's personal guitar, the reversed bridge orientation places the tremolo arm in the perfect position for expressive manipulation while contributing to the unique look that became synonymous with Vaughan's stage presence. Gold hardware completes the package, adding a distinctive visual contrast against the sunburst finish and black pickguard.
From its hand-wound pickups and carefully shaped neck to its unusual tremolo configuration and artist-approved specifications, every element of this guitar reflects the instrument that helped Stevie Ray Vaughan reshape modern blues guitar.
At Cream City Music, we believe certain artist models transcend tribute status and become historic instruments in their own right. The Fender Custom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster stands firmly in that category, delivering the tone, feel, and spirit of one of the greatest Stratocaster players ever to plug in.
Specifications:
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Finish: Lacquer
- Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: Special SRV Oval "C"
- Neck Finish: Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Inlays: White Micarta Dots
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Neck Thickness: .825" at 1st Fret, .945" at 12th Fret
- Tuners: Vintage-Style
- Bridge: Left-Handed American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- String Tree: Single-Wing with Tall Metal Spacer
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- Control Knobs: Vintage White
- Pickup Covers: Vintage White
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil Strat
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil Strat
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle Pickup)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade Switch
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235000863
