When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Hardtail Heavy Relic

Color: Super Aged Lake Placid Blue Weight: 6lbs 13oz/6.8lbs Serial: CZ589259

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

A Hardtail with History

This isn't just a guitar; it's a time capsule. The Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Hardtail delivers the kind of resonance and sustain that only a fixed bridge can provide. Crafted from a 2-piece off-center ash body and finished in a stunning Super Aged Lake Placid Blue, this guitar feels like an old friend from the very first chord. The Heavy Relic treatment is expertly done, telling a story of countless gigs and sessions, with every check and ding adding to its incredible character.

Hand-Wound '56 Tone

At the heart of this Strat is a trio of Hand-Wound '56 pickups. These pickups are the real deal, delivering the glassy, bell-like chime that made the Stratocaster a legend. The bridge pickup has a satisfying bite and twang, the neck pickup is warm and buttery, and the reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup provides hum-canceling bliss in positions two and four. From gritty blues to shimmering clean tones, this guitar sings with an authentic vintage voice that responds beautifully to your pick attack.

Vintage Feel, Modern Playability

The neck is where this Strat truly comes alive in your hands. The 10/56 "V" profile is a substantial, comfortable handful that's perfect for players who love a vintage feel. But it's not a one-trick pony. The neck features a modern 7.25" to 9.50" compound radius, offering the best of both worlds: a rounder profile down low for comfortable chording and a flatter feel up high for effortless, choke-free bending. It’s a masterful blend of classic Fender feel and contemporary performance.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Top Wood: Ash Off-Center 2-Piece

Body Style: 56 Stratocaster

Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound 56 Stratocaster Neck Relic

Middle Pickup: Hand-Wound 56 Stratocaster Mid Reverse Wrapped Relic

Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound 56 Stratocaster Bridge Relic

Controls: Stratocaster Vintage ‘54-’58 Relic

Neck Mounting: 4 Bolt

Bridge: Hardtail Vintage Stratocaster RH/LH Relic

Output: Vintage Stratocaster Relic

String Tree: American Vintage 56-58 Relic

Pickguard: 54-58 Strat .060 Parch Relic

Selector Switch: 5-Way Switch Lever Control

Pots: 250K 10% Taper Split

Neck Like: 56 Stratocaster

Neck Wood: Maple

Fingerboard: Maple

Truss Rod: 50’s

# of Frets: 21

Tuning Keys: Vintage w/Fender Logo Relic

Head Style: Small

Head Scoop: 56

Fret Wire: Vintage Upgrade/45085

Facedots: Micarta Black .250

Fretboard Radius: 7.25”-9.50” Compound Radius

Nut Width: 1.625”

Butt Width: 2.200”

Neck Shape: 10/56 V”

1st Fret: .900”

12th Fret: .980”

Nut: Bone

Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32”

Decal: 54-60 Stratocaster w/OCB

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.