Fender Custom Shop Limited Ed 1956 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic 3-Color Sunburst

Description

Fender Custom Shop Limited Ed 1956 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic 3Color Sunburst

The Fender Custom Shop 2023 Collection '56 Strat Journeyman Relic boasts a 2-piece select ash body with offset seams and a 1-piece flat-sawn maple neck. Its vintage-inspired features include a '54-style soft "V" back-shape and a vintage compound radius ranging from 7.25" to 9.5". Equipped with hand-wound '55 Strat pickups with RWRP middle, this guitar delivers iconic Stratocaster tones. The vintage '54-'58 Strat wiring with 5-way switching allows for versatile sound exploration. Complete with a single-ply parchment pickguard, custom shop vintage synchronized tremolo, and vintage-style tuning machines, this guitar exudes timeless elegance.

With 21 vintage medium frets and a bone nut, it offers exceptional playability and resonance. The package includes a deluxe hard case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity, making it a must-have for discerning guitar enthusiasts. The black finish adds a touch of sophistication, ensuring this instrument stands out on any stage.

Specifications

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Body Finish: Journeyman Relic® Lacquer

Color: Two-Color Sunburst

Pickguard: Single-Ply Parchment

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck Material: 1-Piece Flat Sawn Maple

Neck Shape: 1954 "V" Back-Shape

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"-9.5" Compound Radius (184mm-241mm)

Number of Frets: 21

Fret Size: Medium Vintage (47095)

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays: Black Dot

Hardware & Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Strat® Relic® Bridge

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Strat® Relic® Neck

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Strat® Relic® RWRP Middle

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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

Configuration: SSS

Special Electronics: Vintage Modified Wiring #2 - Tone Saver Bleed

Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo Relic®

Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo Relic®

Pickup Covers: Aged White

Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic

Switch Tip: Aged White

Tremolo Arm Handle: Vintage-Style Strat

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Relic®

Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench

Miscellaneous

Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (Gauges .010-.046)

Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity