Unsupported Browser
The web browser that you are currently using is no longer supported, and as such features of this website may not work as expected. We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience.
Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop 59 Stratocaster Relic perfectly combines classic and modern features to sculpt a guitar perfect for the modern player's needs. Fitted with the Stratocaster's distinctive features, such as the clean tone, lightweight body and comfortable neck, this model is an all-rounder perfect for any style of music, and a great base for helping you discover your own unique sound.
Well-crafted with a '60s style oval 'C' neck profile, this guitar is designed to allow for hours of comfortable playing. The neck shape is perfect for sitting naturally in your hand, whilst the rosewood fretboard provides the opportunity for fast-paced playing. This instrument comes with the classic Fender tone, making sure that your riffs always sound clean and crisp thanks to the trio of hand wound Texas Special pickups. The '59 Strat gives new life to the model that changed music for the better
Product Ref: 223072
When the Stratocaster first hit the scene in 1954, its distinctive, characterful sound took the world by storm. This led to the original '50s era models becoming some of the most coveted guitars out there. This Fender comes equipped with a trio of hand wound Fender Custom Shop Texas Special pickups. Thanks to this iconic trio, you are provided with a classic, versatile tone that you expect from a Stratocaster. The tonal excellence doesn't stop there though. Also produced from these pickups are a refined, precise, and crisp voicing, perfect for blues, pop, rock, and a variety of other genres.
Sculpted into a '60s style oval 'C' profile, this maple neck ensures this model can handle anything. Thanks to its design, you are provided with an extremely comfortable and well-balanced performance. On top of the neck sits a rosewood fingerboard, adding an extra layer of luxury as your fingers glide between the frets. Its comfort isn't just provided by the neck though. A lightweight alder body ensures you are able to roam free on stage, whilst its cutaway design allows for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.
What makes a Fender Custom Shop so special? There's an endless list of answers. But one of the most recognised features is the relic finishes. The '59 Stratocaster features a striking relic lacquer finish for that sought-after worn guitar look. Giving your guitar more character and personal style, the relic design simply demands audience attention. So, you can be sure that every time you step on stage, it's all eyes on you. Everyone knows that a Fender Custom Shop is a rarity. And with the breathtaking shell pink paintwork to top it off, it can be yours to showcase on stage.
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender '57 Stratocaster comes with a deluxe hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument on the road with the peace of mind that it'll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.