1956 Stratocaster Masterbuilt Heavy Relic by John Cruz - Exceptional Tone & Craftsmanship

This is a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional instrument at a "make-me-sell" price. This 2017 John Cruz Masterbuilt Stratocaster represents the pinnacle of Fender craftsmanship - a genuine work of art that delivers unparalleled tone and resonance.

What Makes This Special:

• Master Builder Pedigree: Crafted by legendary John Cruz with his signature attention to detail
• Exceptional Resonance: Super resonant lightweight ash body (just 7.4 lbs) with expertly placed 2-piece offset seam
• Premium Electronics: Custom Shop John Cruz Spec/JC Ltd. pickups deliver that coveted vintage tone
• Player-Friendly Specs: Quartersawn maple neck with comfortable soft "V" profile (.860"-.960"), 9.5" radius, and 6105 frets

Key Features:

• 1956 Stratocaster Heavy Relic finish with nitrocellulose lacquer
• Custom 10/56 soft "V" neck profile for exceptional playability
• Truss rod adjustment at headstock
• Versatile electronics: 5-way switch, master volume, dual tone controls
• Unique push-button switch in volume control for neck/bridge pickup combination
• Includes all case candy and original hard shell case

This is a personal collection piece being offered reluctantly - the kind of guitar that captures your heart from the first note. The combination of John Cruz's masterful building skills, premium tonewoods, and custom electronics creates an instrument with voice and character that's simply extraordinary.

Serious inquiries welcome - feel free to message with questions.

A true player's guitar at collector quality - don't let this one slip away.

Full sheet traveler specs:

GENERAL:

• Base Model: 56 STRAT
• Finish Type: HEAVY RELIC
• Case: FCS STRAT/TELE TWEED
• Plating: CHROME/NICKEL HARDWARE
• Left or Right: RIGHT HAND

BODY:

• Bodywood: GTR ASH OFF-CENTER 2PC
• Top: YES SORT
• Body Style: 56 STRAT
• Neck Route: HW STRAT M.D. LTD BRG/NK REL
• Middle P/U: HW STRAT M.D. LTD MID REL
• Bridge P/U: HW STRAT M.D. LTD BRG/NK REL
• F-Hole: 4 BOLT
• Neck Mtg-Holes: 4 BOLT
• Bridge Holes: AM VINT STRAT BRG REL
• Body Finish: LAC
• Top Color: 2 COLOR SUNBURST
• Body Notes: THIN LACQUER FINISH, SUPER HEAVY RELIC-CALL TEDDY

NECK:

• Like: 56 STRAT CC/REL
• Neck Finish: MILD TINT NCL
• Neck Blank: FLAME AA
• Fretboard Wood: NONE
• Sort Dark HW
• Truss Rod: BI-FLEX
• No. of Frets: 21
• Tuning Keys: VINT W/FENDER LOGO REL
• Mounting Style: 4 BOLT
• Head Style: SMALL
• Head Scoop: 56
• Head Thickness: 0.575"
• Fret Wire: USE SANKO 6105
• Facedots: MICARTA BLACK .250
• Dot Spacing: WIDE
• Fret Board Radius: 9.50" RADIUS
• Nut Width: 1.6875"
• Butt Width: 2.200"
• Neck Shape: SEE TEXT
• Neck Spec 1st: .860"
• 12th Fret: .960"
• Neck Binding: NO
• Nut: STD FB BLANK
• Side Dots: MICARTA BLACK 3/32"
• Headstock Binding: NO
• Decal: 56 - 60 STRAT
• Neck Notes: CUSTOM FAT "V/U" NECK SHAPE, TRUSS @ NUT, FINISH WORN OFF NECK BACK, SUPER HEAVY RELIC-CALL TEDDY, ROASTED 2A FLAME MAPLE NECK

HARDWARE:

• Bridge: AM VINT STRAT BRG REL
• Output: VINT STRAT REL
• Neck Plate: V LOGO REL
• Back Plate: STRAT PARCH REL
• Strings: 010-013-017-026-036-046
• String Tree: NO STRAP LOCKS
• Strap Lock: VINT STRAT REL
• Trem Arm: WHITE REL
• Pickguard: 54-58 STRAT .060 PARCH REL

ELECTRONICS:

• Selector Switch: SWITCH 5-WAY LEVER CRL
• Switch Tip: WHITE REL
• Tone Knob: COFFEE WHITE REL
• Volume Knob: S-1 SWITCHES
• Pots: 250K 10% TAPER SPLIT
• Neck P/U: HW STRAT M.D. LTD BRG/NK REL
• Middle P/U: HW STRAT M.D. LTD MID REL
• Bridge P/U: HW STRAT M.D. LTD BRG/NK REL

HARDWARE & ELECTRONICS NOTES:

• WHITE KNOBS & PLASTIC
• ADD S-1 SWITCH-SPCL WIRING
• S1 IN = BRG & NK ALL POSITIONS
• HTWRP MID PU
• S-1 SWITCH
• BRIDGE PU ATTAC. TO TONE CTRL

NOTES:

• TEDDY - PH 312.455.1970
• CERT: MVP 50S STRATOCASTER
• STD 5 WAY SWITCHING
• ADD S-1 SWITCH-SPCL WIRING
• S1 IN = BRG & NK ALL POSITIONS
• SER # ON HDSTCK

Weight: 7 lbs, 6 oz

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: You take responsibility for dealing with potential damage of any kind, and agree to take ownership as soon as your items is paid for. Extra shipping charges are your responsibility and we will provide prove of expenses if the shipping goes over the estimation. You are responsible for tarifs, taxes. In the event of arbitration required, we will do it through Reverb official support channels, yet you accept all and any charges in total, related to the potential re-shipment back. Upon inspection, any change to the hardware, electronics, wood or modifications of any kind to the guitar will void your ability to get a monetarily return.