Description
A used Fender Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster Greg Fessler Masterbuilt. This is a showroom model that has seen almost no use and is in fantastic condition. The guitar will ship with all original factory documentation and packaging. Additionally, before shipment our luthiers will provide a professional inspection and full setup, so it arrives ready to play. If you have any questions about this instrument or any of our great gear, please send us a message!
Meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship come together in this stunning Masterbuilt Fender Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster. Crafted by one of the Custom Shop's most respected builders, Greg Fessler, this guitar is truly in a league of its own. From its gorgeous Journeyman Relic finish treatment to its incredible-sounding Josefina hand-wound pickups, this Strat is perfect for musicians seeking a phenomenal, one-of-a-kind guitar.
Quality starts in the tonewoods, so Fessler built this guitar using a carefully selected 2-piece alder body. This provides a strong tonal foundation, giving it a present sound with punchy upper mids and exceptional sustain. The body was then coated in a thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, allowing the wood to breathe and resonate better for a richer, more natural sound. To cap it all off, Fessler gave this Strat a Journeyman Relic finish, making it look like a well-loved decades-old guitar that's seen countless hours of stage time.
Moving onto the feel, the Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster plays just like an old-school late '50s Fender. Its 1-piece quartersawn maple neck sports a '57 style soft "V" profile, giving it a comfortable, period-correct feel. Guitarists will also appreciate its 9.5" radius fingerboard and 21 narrow tall frets that accommodate rhythm work and lead playing equally well.
The powerhouse of the Greg Fessler Masterbuilt Stratocaster is its trio of Josefina hand-wound Fat '50s Strat pickups that flawlessly recreate that coveted late '50s single-coil sound. These pickups churn out full-bodied lows, crystal-clear highs, and punchy mids - they're pretty much the best pickups you can find if you're chasing that vintage tone. What's more, they're wired slightly hot, giving them more output, a great feature for players looking to hit their amp with some subtle drive.
Other premium appointments include an American vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners, and a genuine bone nut, all of which contribute to this guitar's unrivaled sound and feel. Reach out today if you've been searching for a world-class, masterfully crafted Fender Stratocaster.
Serial #: R127335
Weight: 7 lbs 12.4 oz
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.87"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.00"
Specs
Color: Olympic White
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Finish: Journeyman Relic® Lacquer Finish
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder Body
Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
Neck Profile: '57 Style Soft "V"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Fret Count: 21
Fret Type: Narrow Tall (6105)
Neck Pickup: Josefina Hand-Wound Fat '50s Strat® Pickup
Middle Pickup: Josefina Hand-Wound Fat '50s Strat® Pickup (RWRP)
Bridge Pickup: Josefina Hand-Wound Fat '50s Strat® Pickup
Electronics: Fat '50s Strat® 1/2 Blender Wiring
Switching: 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch
Pickguard: 3-Ply 10-Hole Mint Green Pickguard
Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners: Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
Nut Material: Bone
String Tree: Wing String Tree with Tall Metal Spacer
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
SKU: 9216095353
