2023 Fender Custom Shop '59 Hardtail Strat Faded Aged Sonic Blue
Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '59 1959 Hardtail Stratocaster Time Capsule Package Faded Aged Sonic Blue 7.35 LBS
VINTAGE CUSTOM
Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom series instruments represent early, almost prototypical, transitional and “first rev” versions of classic Fender models before they were refined into their present-day form. Featuring a few subtle modifications for enhanced playability and tone, some models incorporate prototypical features that barely saw the light of day while others have rarely seen transitional parts combinations that may have been used during the instrument’s development.
All of the Vintage Custom models feature our “Time Capsule” aging package. Combining our original “No Buff” NOS Flash Coat Lacquer finish with Closet Classic hardware, the Time Capsule package grants these instruments the charming appearance, authentic sound and genuine mojo of an extremely lucky vintage find.
MORE ABOUT VINTAGE CUSTOM ‘59 HARDTAIL STRAT®
1959 saw the advent of several important feature changes to the Stratocaster® including a slab rosewood fingerboard with clay position dots, a three-ply mint green pickguard with 8, 9 or 10 screws depending on the month it was built, and a metal spacer added to the string tree. This hardtail version would have been on the rare side, which ups the collectability and cool factors. This guitar features a hand-selected two-piece alder body and a rift-sawn maple neck with a 1959 “D” profile, a vintage compound-radius (7.25” - 9.5”) rosewood fingerboard and 21 medium vintage frets.
Hand-wound 1959 Strat pickups are wired to a vintage ’59 control assembly and five-way switch. Other features include Closet Classic hardware, three-ply eight-hole mint green pickguard, vintage-style hardtail bridge with patent pending saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree with metal spacer. Available in Faded Aged Sonic Blue and Chocolate Three-Color Sunburst finishes. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
FEATURES
Model Vintage Custom '59 Hardtail Strat® Time Capsule Package
Builder Fender Custom Shop
Year 2023
Body Type Solid Body
Top Wood N/A
Body Wood Sort for Lightweight Alder
Finish Type Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Finish Color Faded Aged Sonic Blue
Aging Time Capsule Package
Neck Wood Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard AAA Rosewood 9mm (Sort of Dark)
Neck Carve 1959 "D"
Scale Length 25.5''
Neck Dimensions .800'' - .980''
Neck Radius 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
Frets 21 - Medium Vintage (47095)
Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material Bone
Neck Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat® - RWRP
Middle Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat®
Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat®
Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green
Hardware Nickel/Chrome
Bridge 6-Saddle Hardtail with "Pat. Pend." Saddles
Tuners Vintage-Style
Controls Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup), 5-Position Blade
Case Fender CS G&G Brown Tolex Hardshell Case
Weight 7.35 Pounds (7 lbs 5 oz)
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