A Time Capsule of Tone
This isn’t just a guitar; it’s a meticulously crafted homage to a golden era. The Fender Custom Shop LTD ’50s Stratocaster Relic is a masterclass in vintage vibe and modern playability, delivering the authentic snap and chime that defined a decade of music. Finished in a stunning Super Aged Desert Sand and topped with a gold anodized pickguard, it looks and feels like a cherished instrument with a lifetime of stories to tell—and it’s ready for you to write the next chapter. Every detail, from the light fret ghosting to the carefully checked finish, feels earned and authentic.
The Heart of the Vibe: A Perfectly Sculpted Neck
Let’s talk feel. The neck is where you connect with the music, and this Strat delivers an experience that’s pure vintage Fender. The 5/4 quarter sawn maple neck is carved into an 11/56 Off Center “V” profile—a comfortable, asymmetrical shape that fills the hand beautifully for chording while allowing the thumb easy access over the top for bluesy bends. Paired with a 9.50″ radius maple fingerboard and Narrow Tall (6105) frets, it offers a perfect bridge between vintage feel and modern bending capability. The unfinished, relic’d back feels like it’s been played for decades—smooth, fast, and utterly inspiring.
Sonic Authenticity: Hand-Wound ’56 Pickups
Plug it in, and the magic really happens. A trio of **Hand-Wound 11/56 Stratocaster pickups** provides the engine for this tone machine. These pickups are the real deal, delivering the glassy highs, tight lows, and vocal-like midrange that made the ’50s Strat an icon. They clean up with crystalline clarity and bite with a satisfying grit when you dig in. The 5-way switch and Vintage MOD Strat#2 wiring offer all the classic tones you crave, from the sharp cut of the bridge to the warm, flute-like tones of the neck, and all the clucky, bell-like chimes in between. This is the sound you’ve heard on countless records, right at your fingertips.
