Fender Custom Shop ’59 Stratocaster Relic – Masterbuilt by John Cruz (2009)

A rare Masterbuilt Strat from the Fender Custom Shop, built by legendary John Cruz.


Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Original Fender Custom Shop documentation and spec sheet

Original Fender Custom Shop G&G brown tolex case + Tremolo arm


Collector-grade condition. Completely original and unmodified, exactly as it left John Cruz’s bench. Highly collectible investment piece.

No damage beyond the factory relic work.

The instrument has been carefully owned and only occasionally used in a private studio environment. 

Fully functional, professionally maintained, and ready for recording or stage use.


’59 Strat Relic in Black
Nitro lacquer finish with authentic relic treatment
Lightweight 2-piece alder body
Vintage-style Custom Shop pickups (John Cruz spec)
Large “C” neck profile – very comfortable

Detailed specs from included original spec sheet

Body
Wood: Alder (2-piece)
Color: Black
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Relic: Factory relic


Hardware
Vintage Strat Relic bridge
Chrome hardware
Vintage tuners
5-way switch
250k 10% taper pots


Neck
Profile: Large “C”
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Radius: 9.5"
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Thickness:
1st fret: .880"
12th fret: .980"
Nut: Bone
Nut width: 1 3/4"
Finish: Nitro (rear partially worn for smooth feel)


Pickguard & Electronics
Pickguard: 4-ply Brown Shell Nitro
60s Strat wiring
White relic knobs and switch tip
Custom 8-hole pickguard


This item is sold As-Described

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Listed10 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop 30th Anniversary John Cruz Masterbuilt Jimmie Vaughan Stratocaster Relic
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2009
Made In
  • United States
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Color Family
  • White
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Artist
  • Jimmie Vaughan
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Series
Finish Features
  • Relic
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Model Family
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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