Sherwood Green Metallic has become one of Fender's most sought after custom colours, and when paired with a late 1950s Stratocaster it creates one of the most desirable combinations to come out of the Custom Shop. Built in 2023 by Master Builder Dale Wilson, this 1959 Stratocaster Relic combines a classic alder body and rosewood fingerboard with Wilson's highly regarded relic work and attention to detail.
The rift sawn maple neck features a comfortable 1965 Strat "C" profile, 9.5" radius, and narrow tall 6105 frets, giving the guitar a familiar vintage feel with modern playability. A set of handwound John Cruz custom pickups provide exceptional clarity, balance, and dynamic response, delivering everything from glassy clean tones through to rich overdriven Strat sounds.
As expected from a Dale Wilson build, the ageing work is tasteful and convincing, capturing the look and feel of a well played vintage instrument without appearing overdone. Complete with its original Fender Custom Shop deluxe hard shell case, certificate of authenticity, shop traveller, and case candy, this is a particularly desirable Master Built Stratocaster from one of Fender's most respected builders.
Specifications:
Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm
Action at 12th Fret: 1.50mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 19.81mm (0.780")
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 24.18mm (0.950")
Nut Width: 41.91mm (1.650")
Width at 12th Fret: 55.88mm (2.200")
Weight: 3.300kg
Model: Fender Custom Shop Master Built 1959 Stratocaster Relic
Master Builder: Dale Wilson
Year: 2023
Finish: Sherwood Green Metallic Relic Lacquer
Body: Alder
Neck: Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Profile: 1965 Strat "C"
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
Pickups: Custom Shop Handwound John Cruz Custom Stratocaster Set
Switching: 5-Way Selector
Wiring: Modern Stratocaster Wiring
Bridge: Vintage Style Stratocaster Tremolo
Tuners: Vintage Style Fender
Nut: Bone
Case: Original Fender Custom Shop Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Shop Traveller, and Original Case Candy
Crafted in: Corona, California, USA by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Dale Wilson
