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Masterbuilt 1957 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar
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Classic 57 features built with master craftsmanship and made to appear well played.
This '50s Strat has been given Fender's "New Old Stock" (NOS) treatment”built (from original tooling) as if bought new in the '50s, surviving till today.
The body is alder with a black lacquer finish. The custom maple neck has a thin 10/56 "V" back shape and 9.5" radius for authentic vintage feel and vibe.
True Strat tone is produced via 3 Custom Shop hand-wound Strat fat '50s single-coil pickups, which can be adjusted with Fender's familiar 5-position switch, master volume, and 2 tone controls.
The Fender Custom Shop '1957 Stratocaster Relic Masterbuilt Electric Guitar is equipped with so many vintage style features and mojo, it will be both a dream come true and a dream to play for Fender connoisseurs.
Since 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has been a "dream factory," producing guitars that are to playing what Ferraris are to driving. The skilled craftsmen in Fender's Corona, Calif., Custom Shop are known worldwide for their artistry in making guitars that range from the fine to the fantastic. Whether it's building a new custom instrument from the ground up or modifying an existing one, their best is the best. Fender's finest is the world's finest.
Features
Body- Alder
- Black
- Lacquer finish
- Custom Neck
- 57 Strat relic
- '50s truss rod
- Micarta black 6.3mm face dot
- Micarta black 3/32" side dot
- Vintage 2.375 in R5. fret wire
- 9.50" Radius
- Thin 10/56 "V" back shape
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: .840"
- Neck thickness at 12th fret: .960"
- Bone nut
- Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer (no finish on back of neck)
- Custom 57 Strat relic
- Pickup neck position: Handwound Strat fat '50s relic
- Pickup mid position: Handwound Strat fat '50s relic
- Pickup bridge position: Handwound Strat fat '50s relic
- Pickguard: 57 Strat .060 parch relic
- Pickguard: Shape 57 Strat
- Pickup selector switch: Switch 5-Way lever
- Selector switch tip: White relic
- Knob tone: White relic Pimco
- Knob volume: White relic Pimco
- Pots: 250K
- Bridge assembly: Strat vintage relic
- Output assemblies: Vint Strat relic
- Neck plate: Vintage relic
- Back plate & trem cover: Relic Strat
- Tremolo arm: Vintage Strat relic
- Tremolo arm tip: White relic
- Vintage nickel relic tuners
- String set for guitar: 010-013-017-226-236-246
- Finish package: Relic
- Plating: Chrome
- Right hand model
- Tweed vintage case
- 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.