Here we have another essentially new Fender custom shop 56 Heavy relic. I  personally want this type of guitar to be as vintage as possible with a few modern twists to meet my personal needs which might cause a stir among purists! (selfish, I know!) After dithering about on it for a good few days, this axe really hits the mark. May i also add the relicing has seemed to get alot better over the years. We have that nitro Checking along with different levels of authentic wear. Whilst i do like the earlier relic jobs, you can really see the attention to detail with these newer ones. The neck on this is fabulous and looks great with the almost vignetting feel around the frets - adds alot of contrast and looks great. 

 

Model: Stratocaster Custom Shop 1956

Color: Heavy Relic Vintage Blonde

Body:  Alder

Top: Alder

Neck Shape: 10/56 "V"

Neck: Maple

Fretboard: Maple

Frets:   21

Inlays:  Dots Black Micarta

Fretboard Radius:  9.5"

Nut-width:  1.650"

Width at 1st Fret: .880"

Width at 12th Fret: .980"

Pickups:   HW 50's Strat

Bridge:  American Vintage Strat

Tuners:   Vintage Rel Fender

Weight: 7lbs 6oz

Serial: R108421

Modifications: None

 

Condition Report: Another 2020 Vintage Blonde relic, in perfect condition!! Essentially brand new and unused, this guitar is ready to be played and enjoyed. She plays comfortably, you can really move around the fret board with this one. Straight neck and unused frets. Great tone from the pickups, just a lovely allrounder.