Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster Compound Radius Journeyman Relic - Aged 2-Tone Sunburst-Sunburst

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Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster Compound Radius Journeyman Relic - Aged 2-Tone Sunburst

The 1955 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic feels like stepping into the golden age of Fender, but with refinements that make it a joy to play today. The ash body in aged 2‑Tone Sunburst has a depth and resonance that only gets better with the thin flash coat lacquer. It looks like it has lived a life already, and it rings like it has stories to tell.

The 1954 “U” neck is substantial, but the compound radius makes it surprisingly versatile. Chords feel solid down low, bends feel effortless up high, and the narrow tall frets give every note definition. It is a neck that makes us want to keep playing, not just for the tone but for the feel.

The handwound Fat ’50s pickups are the heart of this guitar. They shimmer, they bite, and they bloom with sustain. The RWRP middle pickup keeps things quiet in positions 2 and 4, but the sound stays pure Strat; glassy, dynamic, and alive.

What we love most is how human it feels. The relic work is subtle, the hardware feels broken in, and the guitar responds like it has already been played for decades. It is not just a reissue. It is a reminder of why the Stratocaster became the standard in the first place.

Weight: 7.3 lbs

SPECS

Model: 1955 Stratocaster Compound Radius Journeyman Relic
Series: Fender Custom Shop
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Aged 2-Tone Sunburst
Country of Origin: US
Body: Ash, 2-piece
Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer, Journeyman Relic
Body Style: 1956 Stratocaster
Top Color: 2-Color Sunburst
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Strat Relic Tremolo
Output Jack: Vintage Strat Relic
Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell Relic
Back Plate: Vintage Strat .060 Eggshell Relic
Neck Plate: Engraved Limited Edition Chrome Relic
Neck Material: Quarter Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer, Medium Tint
Neck Shape: 1954 “U”
Neck Specs: .900" at 1st fret, .970" at 12th fret
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard: Maple (one-piece neck, no separate board)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"–9.5" Compound Radius
Frets: 21, Narrow Tall (6105)
Nut: Bone, 1.650" width
Truss Rod: Late ’50s style
Inlays: Micarta Black .250 (wide spacing)
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
Headstock: Small ’55 style, .580" thickness, vintage decal
Pickups: Handwound Fat ’50s Stratocaster (Neck, Middle RWRP, Bridge)
Electronics: Fat ’50s Strat wiring, 5-way CRL switch, 250K pots (10% taper)
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Middle/Bridge)
Special Wiring: RWRP middle pickup for hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Relic
Tuners: Vintage with Fender logo Relic
String Tree: Vintage Disk 50–55 Relic
Knobs: Eggshell White Relic (Volume, Tone)
Switch Tip: Eggshell White Relic
Strings: .010–.046
Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Black Case
Weight: 7.3 lbs

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