Fender Custom Shop 55 Stratocaster Custom Classic - Natural

Please note – this item is pre-owned and may show signs of use. See listing for actual photos of the guitar.

Representing over six decades of Fender design favorites, Alto Music is pleased to present this Fender Custom Shop ‘55 Strat “Parts-Caster.” The ’55 contour body looks like it was stripped of its finish long ago due to the beautiful golden-brown roasted Ash body and clear lacquer topcoat. The Black ‘guard adds a mid-70s look and houses a unique trio of hand-wound custom shop pickups. In the neck position sits a vintage output Alnico 3 magnet pickup for cool clarity and bite. A reverse wound Poblano pickup is strong and articulate in the middle position. Next to the 2-point American Standard-styled bridge, a smokin’ hot El Diablo Alnico V pickup delivers plenty of power and punch. All are controlled by a 5-way blade and Fenders “Vintage Mod #2” wiring—complete with a tone blend cap for keeping the sound full, even when rolling down the volume control.

Rounding out this vintage-inspired high-performance Strat is a maple-capped neck sporting Fenders' famous 56/57 soft V neck profile, with a 9.5” radius ‘board for deep string bends, without choking out. Jescar “Vintage medium” 47095 frets have a similar feel to vintage fret wire, with a bit more width and height for modern playability.