Fender Custom Shop '58 Reissue Stratocaster Relic

The Fender Custom Shop 1958 Heavy Relic Stratocaster is a traditionally-inspired instrument made with today's discriminating players in mind. Offering up a well-played, vintage feel, this Strat also comes complete with a range of player-friendly appointments and that old-school Strat sound that helped the Stratocaster become a musical icon. This Strat will make the perfect companion whether you're a collector, a vintage Fender enthusiast, or a guitarist who wants a classic feel and that time-tested Strat sound that'll cover genres ranging from jazz and funk to  blues and hard rock.

Well-Played, Vintage Feel
The Black finish made its inaugural appearance back in 1958, so as a nod to the debut of this now-legendary finish, the two-piece select alder body of this 1958 Heavy Relic Strat comes dressed in a vintage-inspired Faded Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst finish. Giving this Strat the authentic wear and tear of a guitar that's been heavily gigged with for six decades, the 1958 Heavy Relic Strat has undergone the Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic treatment on the body and vintage-carved neck to provide that well-played, vintage feel that guitarists love.

Player-Friendly Appointments
While the vibe of this Strat is unmistakably vintage, the Fender Custom Shop incorporated a selection of features that will satisfy the demands of today's modern player. For starters, the fingerboard features a contemporary 9.5" radius and 21 6105 frets to give this old-style guitar a more modern playing feel. In addition to a more modern feel, the electronics on this 1958 Heavy Relic Strat incorporate 5-way switching instead of the more traditional 3-way switch for added sonic flexibility. The electronics even come with a Tone-Saver-equipped Master Volume control that maintains your tone in the treble range even when you turn down the volume.

Old-School Strat Sound
While the electronics include some modern-day touches, this Strat delivers an authentic vintage sound that'll make you feel like you're actually playing a sixty-year-old guitar. Giving you that legendary late '50s singing single-coil sound, the ultra-responsive, hand-wound Fat '50s pickups give you those famed glassy trebles, those warm, full lows, and that classic midrange punch you'd expect from a late '50s Strat. The reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup offers hum-canceling abilities for low-noise performance.

Features:

• 2-Piece Select Alder Body in Heavy Relic Finish
• 1959 "C"-Shaped, 1-Piece AA Flame Quartersawn Maple Neck
• Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat Pickups
• Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with 5-Way Switching and Tone-Saver Bleed Circuitry
• Vintage-Style Tremolo and Tuners
• Includes Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, and Strap

Get your Fender Custom Shop 1958 Heavy Relic Stratocaster Electric Guitar Faded Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst from Sam Ash today. With over nine decades of experience in the music retail business, Sam Ash is dedicated to helping every player and collector find the distinctive instrument that they've been longing for. And remember, your purchase is protected by the security of our 45/60 day return/price protection policy. Things You Will Get:

• Electric Guitar
• Hardshell Case
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Strap