Description

2022 Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition ’56 Stratocaster Heavy Relic – Aged White Over 2-Color Sunburst

A stunning example of the highly collectible 2022 Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition ’56 Stratocaster Heavy Relic finished in the spectacular Aged White Over 2-Color Sunburst finish.

This guitar perfectly captures the spirit of a heavily played mid-’50s Stratocaster while combining it with the precision, resonance and playability expected from a modern Fender Custom Shop instrument.

The aged white lacquer over classic 2-tone sunburst creates an incredibly authentic vintage appearance, with beautifully worn-through areas and layers visible through the Heavy Relic finish. Combined with the dark tinted rift sawn maple neck and carefully selected woods, the instrument has an unmistakable boutique-vintage character.

About the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Series

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition models are produced in small quantities using carefully selected woods, premium hardware and historically inspired specifications. These instruments are highly respected among professional musicians and collectors for their exceptional craftsmanship, resonance and authentic vintage feel.

This particular ’56 Stratocaster combines:

• lightweight alder body
• Heavy Relic nitro finish
• hand-wound Fat ’50s pickups
• Off-Center “V” neck profile
• premium relic hardware and plastics
• modern 9.5” radius and 6105 frets for improved playability

The result is a Stratocaster with incredible dynamics, outstanding responsiveness and unmistakable Fender character.

Tone

The guitar delivers everything players expect from a great vintage-style Strat:

• open and dynamic tone
• bell-like highs
• woody and resonant midrange
• fast attack
• excellent clarity and articulation
• exceptional response to picking dynamics

The hand-wound Fat ’50s pickups provide classic Stratocaster sparkle, warmth and beautifully balanced vintage output.

Perfect for:

• blues
• classic rock
• funk
• fusion
• vintage clean and edge-of-breakup tones

The instrument feels extremely alive and resonant already unplugged.

Specifications

• Model: Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1956 Stratocaster
• Year: 2022
• Finish: Aged White Over 2-Color Sunburst
• Finish Type: Heavy Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Rift Sawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape: 11/56 Off-Center “V”
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall 6105
• Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat ’50s Strat
• Electronics: Vintage Mod #2 Wiring
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage Style Relic
• Nut: Bone
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel Relic
• Made in USA

Condition

Used instrument in very good technical and visual condition with only light signs of careful use beyond the factory relic finish.

Frets remain in excellent condition and the guitar is ready to play.

Included

• Original Fender Custom Shop Case
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Original case candy and accessories

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