For Sale: 2015 Nash S-57 Heavy Relic – Mary Kaye White – Ultimate '57 Strat Vibe with Serious Mojo!
Iconic Blonde Beauty, Heavily Played-In Look – Plays and Sounds Like a Vintage Dream! This Nash S-57 Heavy Relic in stunning Mary Kaye White (translucent blonde over ash with white pickguard) is Bill Nash's masterpiece tribute to the legendary 1957 Stratocaster.
Hand-built with expert heavy aging – deep checks, dings, worn finish, and aged hardware – it looks like it's survived decades of gigs but plays flawlessly with modern comfort. Pure road warrior aesthetics straight from the factory!
Key Features:
Lightweight ash body for resonant snap, bite, and airy tone
One-piece maple neck with soft V profile, rolled edges, and maple fingerboard (10" radius) Hand-wound Lollar pickups: Vintage Blonde-style in neck/middle for chimey quack and sweetness; hotter Special bridge for thicker leads and grit Nitrocellulose lacquer finish with heavy relic'ing that lets the wood breathe and age authentically
Vintage-style tremolo, Gotoh tuners, CTS pots, Sprague Orange Drop caps, CRL 5-way switch Weighs around 7.5 lbs – balanced and comfy for hours
Includes Nash hardshell case (faux gator) - one latch is broken
Delivers classic '57 Strat magic: sparkling cleans, bell-like quack in positions 2/4, blooming overdrive – versatile for blues, rock, country, or jazz. The heavy relic makes it feel instantly broken-in (no stiff new-guitar vibe), while the Lollars add harmonic richness and punch beyond stock.
A fraction of vintage or custom shop prices (new heavy relics ~$3,000+). This one's a player/collector hybrid that turns heads and nails the tone.
This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | a month ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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