Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster, Chocolate 3-Colour Sunburst
The images on this listing are of the actual guitar you will receive.
1959 was a pivotal year in the annals of Stratocaster history. It was the first year that modern features, such as rosewood fingerboards and the now-iconic 3-Color Sunburst finish made their initial appearance. The Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster sports both a slab rosewood fingerboard and a sumptuous chocolate 3-Color Sunburst finish, as well as some other cool and rare features from the Stratocaster’s formative years. The flash-coat lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe more freely and organically for singing sustain and warm tone. The neck features a vintage 7.25'-9.5' compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than regular vintage and very comfortable to play.
Other features found on this guitar include a 2-piece select alder body, tinted rift-sawn maple neck with ‘59 “C”-shaped neck profile, 21 medium vintage frets, hand-wound '59 Strat single-coil pickups, 5-way switch, vintage wiring, 3-ply mint green nitrocellulose pickguard, American Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, bone nut, wing string tree and vintage-style tuning machine.
The Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster is the legendary guitar you know and love infused with ‘59 mojo. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
Please note: The photos of this guitar are stock images and may not be the exact guitar that arrives with us. Photos of the specific guitar will be taken when the instrument lands in store.
Specifications
General
- Series: Vintage Custom
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Colour: Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst
- Country Of Origin: US
- Platform: Custom Shop Electrics
Neck
- Headstock: 1950’S Small
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
- Neck Shape: 1959 “C”
- Neck Thickness: 1St -.790'; 12Th - .980'
- Neck Butt Width: 2.200'
- Neck Thickness 12th Fret: .980'
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25' to 9.5' Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: 3A Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Number Of Frets: 21
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Slotted
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650' (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
Body
- Body: Select Alder
- Body Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Material: Select Alder
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Tremolo Block: Cold Rolled Steel
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Control Knobs: Vintage White
- Switch Tip: Aged White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- String Trees: Single-Wing
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Tremolo Arm: ‘50S Vintage Style
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ‘59 Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ‘59 Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ‘59 Single-Coil Strat®
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Accessories
- Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Listing correct at time of upload errors and omissions excepted.
This is brand new item and comes with a full UK warranty and VAT receipt.
Payment
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About Us
absolutemusic was set up over ten years ago by a group of passionate audio professionals who wanted to deliver better service and greater savings on music gear than could be found anywhere else.
We’ve since grown into one of the UK’s leading music retailers and we've recently moved into a huge new two-storey superstore boasting three massive guitar display walls and dedicated departments for drums, guitars, DJ, live sound, synths & keyboards, hi-tech and accessories. We also have four guitar booths, two soundproofed drum booths, an in-house Guitar Workshop and a unique monitor-auditioning studio designed by acoustician Andy Munro.
Next door is our café and complex of rehearsal and tuition studios available for hire seven days a week, where we also run regular workshops, instrumental lessons, demo events and recording sessions. Soon to be added is a professional recording studio and control room.
Every member of our 50-strong absolutemusic team is an experienced musician or engineer who can offer you accurate, expert advice on anything from vintage guitars to the latest software. We pride ourselves on always recommending the right products for the job, most of which can be sent out on next-day delivery!
As well as our busy sales and studio departments, we have a super-supportive Technical Support department who can offer advice and help with your gear, and a flexible Hire Department offering a wide range of gear available for your upcoming events.
Join us here soon to see our amazing 14,000-square-foot showroom and 10,000-square-foot studio complex, and to enjoy our regular in-store events. (absolutemusic, Knighton Heath Estate, 855 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, BH11 8NE)
Shipping
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In most cases we can deliver items within a couple of working days. We will contact you should delivery be delayed. Exceptions may apply to non-mainland destinations, the very north of Scotland and non-UK destinations.
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- Monday - Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
- Sundays and Bank Holidays (Except Christmas and Easter Sunday): 10.00am - 4.00pm