Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster Rosewood - Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst

1959 stands as a monumental landmark in the evolution of the Fender Stratocaster, introducing defining modern elements like the rich rosewood fingerboard. This stunning Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster captures that precise moment of innovation. Crafted with a premium two-piece select alder body and coated in a special flash-coat lacquer finish, the wood breathes naturally to deliver an organic warmth and singing sustain. Whether you are looking to channel the legendary blues soul of Stevie Ray Vaughan or the fluid, expressive rock phrasing of Eric Clapton, this instrument proudly carries the legacy of Fender's golden era.

The neck is built for pure vintage comfort, shaped from tinted rift-sawn maple into a classic 1959 "C" profile. It is paired with a beautiful 3A rosewood fingerboard featuring a rare, historically accurate 7.25" - 9.5" compound radius. Discovered on select rare examples from Fender's formative years, this radius offers a truly unique playing feel. Outfitted with 21 medium vintage frets, it provides an exceptionally comfortable canvas for deep rhythm work and effortless soloing alike.

Under the hood, a trio of Custom Shop hand-wound '59 single-coil Strat pickups perfectly revives the chime and punch of the late 1950s. Wired to a 5-way switch with traditional vintage wiring and protected by a 3-ply mint green nitrocellulose pickguard, this configuration puts an expansive palette of iconic tones right at your fingertips. Complete with a bone nut, a vintage-style wing string tree, and an American Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, this guitar delivers the unmistakable look, feel, and sound of a true masterpiece.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

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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Historic Milestone DNA: Celebrates the pivotal 1959 transition period with accurate appointments like the flat-laminated rosewood fingerboard.

Organic Sustain: The flash-coat lacquer finish allows the select alder body to breathe naturally for enhanced tone and resonance.

Rare Fingerboard Geometry: Features a rare vintage $7.25" - 9.5"$ compound radius that provides a distinctively fluid playing feel.

Hand-Wound '59 Voice: Equipped with Custom Shop hand-wound single-coils for authentic late-'50s clarity, bite, and chime.

Premium Vintage Hardware: Outfitted with an American Vintage synchronized tremolo, a bone nut, and a 3-ply mint green nitro pickguard.

Body Wood: 2-Piece Select Alder

Neck Wood: Rift Sawn Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: 3A Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Vintage-Style Dots

Neck Profile: 1959 "C" Back-Shape

Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer

Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

Tuners: Vintage-Style Tuning Machines

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat

Electronics: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle Pickup), 5-Way Switch, Vintage Strat Wiring

Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Manufacturer Part Number: 9235000562

Depth at 1st Fret: .790"

Depth at 12th Fret: .980"