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1955 Stratocaster Relic Ash Masterbuilt by John Cruz
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A meticulous recreation of an iconic year and model.
John Cruz
John Cruz came to Fender in 1987, joined the Custom Shop in 1993 and became a Master Builder in 2003. Custom guitars are his passion, and he is the man behind several famous Custom Shop instruments, including the replica of Stevie Ray Vaughan' famous œNumber One Stratocaster guitar.
Cruz also built the limited-run Moto guitar and amp sets, worked on the '49 Woody amp project and developed all production processes for the Rory Gallagher and Muddy Waters tribute guitars. Further, his meticulous work was essential to all aspects of the initial Custom Shop Relic guitars and basses, and he initiated the Custom Shop' quality assurance program.
Cruz has built fantastic guitars for players such as Doug Aldrich (Dio, Whitesnake), Dave Amato and Bruce Hall (REO Speedwagon), Mick Mars (Motley Crue), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Bono (U2), Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses), Ike Turner and Brad Whitford (Aerosmith).
Features
Body- Body shape: Double cutaway
- Body type: Solid body
- Body material: Solid wood
- Top wood: Not applicable
- Body wood: Ash
- Body finish: Nitrocellulose
- Orientation: Right handed
- Shape: 1954 U
- Wood: Maple
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Truss rod: Standard
- Finish: Nitrocellulose
- Material: Maple
- Radius: Compound
- Fret size: Vintage-style
- Number of frets: 21
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut width: 1.653" (42mm)
- Configuration: SSS
- Neck: Handwound '50s Strat
- Middle: Handwound '50s Strat
- Bridge: Handwound '50s Strat
- Brand: Fender
- Active or passive: Passive
- Series or parallel: Parallel
- Piezo: No
- Active EQ: No
- Special electronics: None
- Control layout: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Coil tap or split: No
- Kill switch: No
- Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
- Bridge design: Vintage gold
- Tailpiece: Not applicable
- Tuning machines: Vintage gold
- Color: Gold
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Special features: Relic treatment
- Case: Hardshell case
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: United States
You don't have to be the highest bidder to own this masterpiece. Order today.
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.