Up for sale is a Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster NOS, built in 2002.

This is a New Old Stock (NOS) example in excellent overall condition, especially for its age.

• Very lightly played
• A few minor dings (purely cosmetic, see photos)
• No structural issues
• No fret wear
• Plastics still present on:
  
• • pickguard
  • tremolo backplatt
    
    

A very well-preserved instrument.

Specifications

• Weight: 3.53 kg (7.78 lbs)
• Neck profile: Soft V
• Fingerboard radius: 7.25” (vintage spec)
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop ‘50s single coils
• Electronics: Original 3-way switch
  
• 5-way switch included in the case
  
  Tone:

This guitar delivers everything you’d expect from a great early 50s-style Strat:

• Strong attack and punch
• Full low end
• Classic fat and woody vintage tone

👉 Extremely musical and dynamic.

• Original Fender tweed case
• All case candy (strap, accessories, etc.)
• 100% original and complete

• No modifications, no repairs
• Clean and well-preserved example
• Early 2000s Custom Shop quality — increasingly sought after

Shipping / Location

• Located in France
• Worldwide shipping available
• Please contact for shipping quotes or additional photos

A fantastic vintage-style Stratocaster, ideal for players and collectors alike.

Clean NOS examples from this era are becoming harder to find.