Masterbuilt ’58 Strat vibe with Poison Apple attitude
If you have been chasing that alive, woody late 50s Strat feel but want it dialed into a modern stage and studio weapon, this Masterbuilt 1958 Stratocaster Heavy Relic hits that sweet spot. Alder body, AAA birdseye maple neck, and hand wound Fat 50’s pickups all come together in a guitar that feels wide open, touch sensitive, and ready for real work.
Poison Apple Heavy Relic With Real Road-Worn Character
The alder Strat body is finished in Poison Apple, which looks like hot-rodded candy apple red with extra depth and shimmer under the lights. The Heavy Relic treatment is not just for looks; the broken-in lacquer and worn edges make it feel like a guitar that has already survived a lifetime of stages, without any of the sketchy structural baggage that comes with actual vintage.
At 7.6 lbs it sits right in the comfort zone. Light enough that long sets do not wreck your shoulder, solid enough that every note has punch, sustain, and that blooming resonance Strats are famous for. This one rings acoustically before you ever plug in.
AAA Birdseye Maple Neck That Feels Like Home
The AAA birdseye maple neck is the star of the show before you even hit a chord. The C shape, paired with .835 inches at the first fret and .950 inches at the 12th, gives you a substantial handful without ever feeling like a baseball bat. It fills the palm in a really natural way that keeps your fretting hand relaxed.
A 9.5 inch radius maple fingerboard with 21 narrow tall 6105 frets is a killer combo. Chords stay comfortable down low, bends stay glassy and effortless up high, and the taller fret wire gives you that slick, almost scalloped feel for vibrato and control. Black micarta face and side dots keep things classic and easy to see on a dark stage.
Hand-Wound Fat 50’s Pickups: Chime, Grit, And Cut
Loaded with hand wound Fat 50’s pickups, this Strat does the bell like chime, the hollow in between quack, and the pushed, vocal bridge grit without breaking a sweat. The neck stays warm and glassy for slow blues and cleans, the middle is your go to for fat rhythm work, and the bridge has enough bite to slice through a dense mix without turning into an ice pick.
The 5 way lever switch and 250K split pots give you super usable control over the whole range. Roll the volume back and it cleans up into sparkly, piano like clarity. Dig in and it barks with harmonics and texture. It is a killer platform for pedals and also sounds huge straight into a good tube amp.
Masterbuilt By Andy Hicks
This is not a team built Custom Shop piece. It is a true Masterbuilt Strat from Andy Hicks, who cut his teeth in the Jackson Custom Shop, worked alongside Gretsch Senior Master Builder Steve Stern, and even ran production for a high end boutique builder before coming back to Fender. He is a player as well as a builder, and that shows up in the way this guitar responds.
The fretwork, nut work, neck carve, and relic details all feel intentional and musical. Notes bloom evenly up and down the board, chords stay in tune, and nothing gets in the way of your hands. You can tell this was built by someone who obsesses over the details that actually matter on stage and in the studio.
Dialed In By Moore Guitars
Photos are of the actual guitar, not a stock image. This Strat has been inspected when it arrived, inspected again during our Player Perfect setup, and inspected a third time right before it goes in the case. You should have zero surprises when you open the box and hit that first chord.
You also get our 72 Hour Love It Guarantee, free pro setup (a real 100 dollar value), price match guarantee, and access to 0 percent financing and trade ins. Real talk, if you are going to invest in a Masterbuilt, you deserve a shop that sweats the small stuff as much as you do.
Questions about this guitar or Masterbuilt vs other Custom Shop options? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team. No scripts, no pressure, just honest guitar talk.
