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Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Relic 2 Colour Sunburst

Description

***EXCLUSIVELY AT THE BLOOR STREET LOCATION***

1956 was a transitional year for the Strat®, with the introduction of alder bodies rather than ash on Sunburst and custom-color models. In November of that year, a soft "V" neck back shape appeared that was sometimes slightly off center- a profile Fender recreated for this version- and the rectangular "wing" string tree replaced the disc type. Overall, the 1956 Strat became a highly sought-after classic, and now Fender has given it several updated player-friendly appointments for comfort and improved tonal capabilities.

The two-piece alder body's Relic lacquer finish gives the look and feel of a well-loved guitar that's seen countless stages. The rift-sawn tinted maple neck plays fast, with a comfortable 9.5"-radius fingerboard and 21 narrow tall frets. The trio of Hand-Wound Fat '50s single-coil pickups includes a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup to reduce hum. Fat '50s wiring creates stronger tone with more transparent bloom, reducing treble loss when rolling back volume- achieved in part by wiring the tone pot to the output of the volume pot. Other features include Closet Classic hardware, five-way switch, Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and wing string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.

Specifications
Series: Time Machine
Colour: Faded Aged 2-Colour Sunburst
Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Neck: Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 11/56 Off Center "V"
Scale Length: 22.5" (572 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Frets/Size: 21 / Narrow-Tall
String Nut/Width: Bone / 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss-Rod: Vintage-Style
Pickups: SSS Configuration
* Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
* Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s RWRP Single-Coil Strat®
* Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
Control Knobs: Vintage White
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)

This item is available for sale through the Bloor Street location. For more information on how to purchase the product from us, please give us a call or email jsaunders@long-mcquade for more information.