Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 50's Stratocaster Relic - Black

There's something undeniably cool about a black Strat, and this Custom Shop Limited Edition nails the look. Finished in a beautifully aged Relic treatment, it has all the character of a well-played vintage instrument while feeling lively and resonant from the moment you pick it up. Built from sorted alder and paired with a comfortable quartersawn maple neck, it's the kind of guitar that immediately feels familiar.

The hand-wound 56 pickups deliver everything you'd hope for from a great mid-'50s Strat. Clear, expressive, and full of personality, they capture that unmistakable Fender sparkle while retaining plenty of warmth and body. Whether you're playing clean, pushing a tube amp into breakup, or rolling back the volume for sweeter tones, this guitar responds beautifully to every touch.

An Off-Center 11/56 V neck profile and narrow tall frets make for an effortless playing experience, while modern touches like the RSD bridge help keep everything feeling solid and reliable. It's a soulful Custom Shop Strat with classic looks, exceptional feel, and the kind of tone that keeps you reaching for it day after day.

Weight: 7.6 lbs

SPECS

Body Wood: Alder, Sorted
Body Type: 56 Strat
Neck Wood: 5/4 Quatersawn Maple
Neck Finish: Medium Tint
Neck Shape: 11/56 Off Center V
Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
Dots: Micarta Black .25
Tuners: Vintage
Bridge: RSD
Pickups: Hand-Wound 11/56 Strat
Case: FCS Hard case, Tweed
Weight: 7.6 lbs

This guitar comes with a free setup prior to shipment by our experienced in-house technician here at Round Hill Music Co.

At Round Hill Music Co., we’re proud to represent the best in the business as an authorized dealer for Fender Custom Shop, Gibson Custom, Taylor, Martin, PRS and more. We also carry an inspiring lineup of boutique builders, including Suhr, Rock N Roll Relics, Frank Brothers, Novo, and more. Explore our carefully selected amps from Two Rock and Magnatone, plus an ever-evolving collection of boutique pedals from JAM Pedals, Electronic Audio Experiments, Dumbloid, and many others.