A Timeless Classic Reimagined - The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary 1956 Stratocaster Electric Guitar in Wide Fade Chocolate 2-Tone Sunburst
The **Fender Custom Shop** is where craftsmanship, artistry, and innovation come together to create some of the most sought-after guitars in the world. Known as the "Dream Factory," the Custom Shop builds instruments that pay homage to Fender’s rich history while pushing the boundaries of modern guitar design. From meticulously crafted vintage reissues to artist signature models and one-of-a-kind custom creations, each guitar is built with the finest materials and attention to detail. Whether you're looking for a faithful recreation of a legendary model or a completely unique instrument, the Fender Custom Shop delivers guitars that are as inspiring to play as they are beautiful to behold.
SPECIFICAITONS
Body
- Body Wood: Ash
- Body Style: 56' Strat
- Mounting Holes: 4-Bolt
- Bridge Holes: C/S Vint Strat
- Body Finish: Lac
- Top Color: Wide Fade Chocolate 2-Tone Sunburst
Neck
- Neck Finish: Light Tint
- Fretboard: Roasted Maple
- Truss Rod: 50's
- Number of Frets: 21
- Mounting Style: 4-Bolt
- Head Style: Small
- Head Scoop: 54
- Head Thickness: 0.575"
- Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
- Facedots: Micarta Black .250
- Radius: 9.50" Radius
- Nut Width: 1.625"
- Butt Width: 2.190"
- Neck Shape: 70th Anniversary Strat
- Neck Spec 1st Fret: .940"
- Neck Spec 12th Fret: .970"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
- Decal: 54-60 Strat
Hardware
- Bridge: C/S Vintage Strat
- Output: Vint Strat
- Neck Plate: 70th Anniversary Strat
- Back Plate: Vintage Alum Guard
- String Trees: Vintage Disk 50-55 NOS
- Trem Arm: Vintage Strat
- Trem Arm Tip: Eggshell
- Pickguard: Alum 8-Hole Gold
- Switch Tip: White ABS REL
- Tone Knob: White ABS REL
- Volume Knob: White ABS REL
- Tuners: Vintage W/ Fender Logo
Electronics
- Controls: Strat Vintage 54-58 rel
- Selector Switch: 5-Way
- Pots: 250k 10% Taper Split
- Neck Pickup: HW 54 Strat
- Middle Pickup: HW 54 Strat
- Bridge Pickup: HW 54 Strat
Miscellaneous
Manufacturer: Fender
Model: 9232002086
SKU: I783882-N-LXX0491-1-WHXD
UPC: 197955036922
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