Castries, France
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The Pinnacle of Fullerton Craftsmanship: Fender Custom Shop '57 Stratocaster Masterbuilt by Dennis GaluszkaThis is not just a guitar; it’s a masterpiece of historical recreation and tactile art. Hand-crafted by Master Builder Dennis Galuszka, one of the most respected names in the Fender Custom Shop, this 1957 reissue captures the "Goldilocks" era of the Stratocaster—where the transition from the chunky '54 necks met the refined contours of the late fifties.Key Specifications & FeaturesBuilder: Dennis Galuszka (Masterbuilt)Body: Premium Lightweight Ash (Sorted for weight and grain)Neck Profile: '57 Soft "V" (The quintessential comfortable vintage shape)Fingerboard: Maple (7.25" radius)Pickups: Hand-Wound Custom Shop '50s Single-Coils (Period-accurate chime and bite)Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Authentic aging and resonance)Hardware: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo and tuning machinesWhy This Guitar Stands ApartThe Galuszka TouchDennis Galuszka is renowned for his "musician-first" approach. His builds are famous for their extraordinary resonance and a "broken-in" feel that usually takes decades to achieve. When you hold a Galuszka Masterbuilt, the neck-to-body connection feels seamless, vibrating against your chest with every chord.1957: The Year of the V1957 is widely considered the peak of the maple-fretboard Stratocaster era. This model features the iconic Soft "V" neck profile, which provides enough mass for incredible sustain while remaining slim enough in the "shoulders" for fast, comfortable thumb-over playing.Authentic Vintage VoiceEquipped with hand-wound pickups tailored specifically to this wood set, this Strat delivers the legendary "bell-like" cleans and the aggressive.Condition Note: Includes the original Tweed Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Dennis Galuszka, and all case candy.Own a piece of Fender history that plays better than the original.
Price€6,250
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