A striking and highly individual Custom Shop interpretation of the classic '56 Stratocaster, combining traditional mid ’50s styling with a rare Blue Sparkle finish and carefully selected roasted tone woods. Originally built as a custom order, it is a distinctive guitar that sits apart from the more conventionally specified ’56 reissues. Unplayed mint condition.

The roasted alder body is finished in Blue Sparkle, a seldom seen colour that gives the guitar a particularly vibrant and unique appearance. Fender’s Closet Classic treatment adds fine lacquer checking and subtle ageing, creating the impression of an instrument that has been carefully preserved rather than extensively played.

The AAA flame roasted maple neck displays some superb figuring. Its ’56 V profile provides a reassuringly substantial feel in the hand, while the modern 9.5" fingerboard radius offers easier note bending playability than the traditional 7.25" radius

A set of handwound Fat ’60s Stratocaster pickups delivers a full and expressive interpretation of the classic Strat sound, with plenty of clarity, sparkle and harmonic detail. Modern Stratocaster wiring incorporates a five way selector, while the lower tone control operates the bridge pickup - a very useful arrangement that allows its natural brightness to be shaped as required.

The guitar is in unplayed mint condition, allowing for the intentional factory applied Closet Classic ageing. It comes complete with the original Fender Custom Shop tweed hard shell case, Certificate of Authenticity, Floor Traveller and all of the original case candy.

A superbly specified Custom Shop Stratocaster that balances the character and aesthetics of a ’56 reissue with several thoughtful modern appointments. The rare Blue Sparkle finish, roasted alder body, highly figured roasted maple neck, handwound pickups and exceptional condition make this a particularly appealing choice for the player or collector looking for a vintage inspired Strat with a character all its own.

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