Vintage Soul, Unshakeable Tuning
This isn’t just another Strat—it’s a pre-owned 2024 Fender Custom Shop ’59 Hardtail, a masterclass in vintage vibe and modern stability. Finished in a stunning Aged Sonic Blue with a Flash Coat Lacquer, it looks and feels like a treasured instrument that’s been perfectly preserved. The “Time Capsule” package means you’re getting the mojo of a priceless vintage find, with lightly aged hardware that hints at a story, but a finish that’s ready for you to add your own.
The Hardtail Advantage
Here’s the lowdown—the hardtail bridge is a game-changer. By coupling the strings directly through the alder body, you get a noticeable bump in sustain and a punchier, more direct attack. There’s a fundamental power here that tremolo-equipped Strats just can’t replicate. It’s rock-solid, resonant, and stays in tune like a fortress. If you’re a player who values resonance and tuning stability above all, this is your Strat.
Hand-Wound ’59 Tone
At the heart of this guitar is a trio of hand-wound ’59 Stratocaster pickups. These aren’t your average off-the-shelf single-coils. We’re talking pure, articulate, bell-like chime. They deliver all the warmth and sweet, glassy edge you’d expect from a prized vintage instrument, with Alnico 5 magnets providing incredible focus and dynamic response. From fat, bluesy neck tones to that iconic in-between quack, the sounds in this guitar are complex, inspiring, and quintessentially Strat.
Authentic ’59 Feel
The neck is where you’ll really connect, and this one is pure vintage perfection. Carved from stable rift sawn maple, the 1959 “D” profile has a substantial, comfortable feel that’s authentic to the era. It’s topped with a stunning AAA rosewood slab fingerboard, featuring a modern-playing 7.25″-9.50″ compound radius. That means you get the classic, comfortable feel for chording down low, which flattens out as you move up the neck for choke-free bends. It’s the perfect marriage of vintage feel and modern playability.
