Fender Custom Shop 59 Stratocaster HSS Heavy Relic Black

The Fender Stratocaster is probably the most iconic guitar ever produced and the Fender Custom Shop ’59 Stratocaster is a fitting addition to this legendary line.

The Alder body is finished in a lovely Black nitrocellulose lacquer, it’s a real beauty! Authentically aged, this finish will wear beautifully with time and develop its own character even further. The thin nitro finish also allows the natural resonance of the body to sing and sustain much more effectively. The Heavy Relic is unbelievable; the attention to detail here is meticulous and super authentic.

The rift sawn Roasted Maple neck has a smooth finish and a AAA grade sort for dark Rosewood fingerboard. With a 12″ radius, 22 6100 frets, a 1.650″ nut width and a contoured heel joint. The ’59 Custom Shop Stratocaster can handle anything you throw at it without even breaking a sweat; it’s supremely comfortable and well balanced. The ’60s Style Oval “C” profile is a joy to play and offers a great platform for both rhythm and lead playing. Loaded with an American Vintage bridge and Sperzel Trim-Lok Tuners you can expect great tuning stability.

A guitar this special needs a pickup up set that is incredible versatile. Loaded with the POMO Strat HSS controls it features a Seymour Duncan SH4B Jeff Beck in the bridge and a pair of Hand Wound Fat 60’s in both middle and bridge position. These pickups are beautifully dynamic and will cover you in all situations.

Supplied with a Fender Custom Shop hard case, this is a real sweet example of Custom Shop quality.