Step back into the golden age of electric guitar with this stunning Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster. Inspired by the legendary "Mary Kaye" Strat—famously featured in early Fender ads—this guitar is a pitch-perfect recreation of one of the most elegant and sought-after models from the late '50s. Its beautiful Aged White Blonde finish over a lightweight ash body is not only visually striking but, thanks to the NOS flash coat lacquer, allows the tonewood to truly sing, giving you maximum resonance and sustain that will only get better with age.

The neck is a dream, crafted from rift sawn maple and shaped into a comfortable '57 Soft "V" profile that feels authentically vintage in your hands. But the true magic lies in the electronics: a trio of Hand-Wound '57 Strat single-coil pickups. These pickups are the heart and soul of the classic Strat tone—that bell-like chime, snappy attack, and endless versatility that defined the sound of rock and roll, blues, and surf music. Think of the groundbreaking tones laid down by pioneers like Buddy Holly, or the later blues masters who adopted this legendary platform. This is your chance to own that iconic sound and feel.

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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A striking tribute to the legendary "Mary Kaye" Strat with a gorgeous Aged White Blonde finish and gold hardware.

Hand-Wound '57 Strat single-coil pickups deliver the authentic, bell-like, and vibrant '50s Stratocaster tone.

Lightweight ash body with a breathable NOS flash coat lacquer finish for maximum resonance and vintage vibe.

Rift Sawn Maple neck with a comfortable '57 Soft "V" profile for a true vintage feel.

Inspired by the guitar that graced Fender's early custom work ads, capturing a pivotal moment in electric guitar history.

Body Wood: Ash

Neck Wood: Rift Sawn Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right-Hand

Fretboard Wood: Maple

Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Fretboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Black Dot / Bone Nut

Neck Profile: 1957 Soft "V"

Finish: Aged White Blonde (Flash Coat Lacquer)

Hardware: Gold

Tuners: Vintage-Style

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat®

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat®

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat®

Electronics: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup), 5-Position Blade Switch

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Manufacturer Part Number: 9235001155

Depth at 1st Fret: .850"

Depth at 12th Fret: .990"