2003 Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Closet Classic – Blonde – OHSC & COA

Beautiful 2003 Fender Custom Shop ’56 Stratocaster Closet Classic in a translucent Blonde finish.

This guitar is all original and comes complete with its original Fender Custom Shop tweed hardshell case and original Certificate of Authenticity, dated November 7, 2003. The COA matches the guitar’s serial number, R16822.

This is a fantastic example of Fender Custom Shop’s early-2000s Closet Classic work, recreating the look and feel of a well-preserved 1956 Stratocaster that has naturally aged over the years.

Features & Details

  • Fender Custom Shop ’56 Stratocaster Closet Classic
  • Made in 2003
  • Serial Number: R16822
  • Translucent Blonde finish
  • One-piece maple neck/fingerboard
  • Tortoise-style pickguard
  • Original pickups and electronics
  • Original hardware
  • Factory Closet Classic lacquer checking and aging
  • Original Fender Custom Shop tweed hardshell case
  • Original Fender Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity dated 11/07/2003
  • All original — no modifications

The guitar is in excellent condition, especially considering its age. The lacquer checking and light aging visible in the photos are consistent with the Fender Custom Shop Closet Classic treatment and give the guitar a beautiful vintage appearance.

The neck, frets, hardware and electronics are all very clean. It has been well cared for and presents exceptionally well.

This is a particularly attractive example for someone looking for an early Fender Custom Shop Closet Classic that remains complete, original and accompanied by its original COA and case.

Please review the detailed photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the guitar’s condition, finish checking, hardware, serial number, case and documentation.

Asking $4,695 — reasonable offers welcome.


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Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop '56 Reissue Stratocaster Closet Classic
Finish
  • Translucent Blonde
Categories
Year
  • 2003
Made In
  • United States
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Finish Features
  • Relic
Model Family
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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