Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Heavy Relic – Sapphire Blue Transparent – CHUCKSCLUSIVE – #R120151

Celebrate 65 Years Of Chuck Levin’s With The Fender Custom Shop 1956 Heavy Relic Stratocaster In A Sapphire Blue Transparent Finish – a Chuck Levin’s Exclusive

Chuck Levin’s was founded in 1958 and saw its early successes while guitars like this Stratocaster were in the showroom. Like the Fender Stratocaster, Chuck Levin’s has endured and thrived for decades since and become a legend to many musicians.

To celebrate our 65th Anniversary and our shared history with Fender, Chuck Levin’s has partnered with the Fender Custom Shop to bring you a collection of amazing instruments. Built just like they were back when Chuck’s was just a small music shop in downtown D.C, these guitars all feature an exclusive Sapphire Blue Transparent finish as well as Fender’s Heavy Relic treatment.

The Fender Custom Shop is home to Fender’s most skilled and talented builders. Custom Shop builders are completely dedicated to their craft – part artisan, part artist, and part mad scientist, they are the best at what they do. They pour all of their passion, knowledge, and skill into every instrument they build. The Fender Custom Shop is no ordinary place, just like Chuck Levin’s is no ordinary music store!

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Wood: Ash
• Body Finish: Lacquer
• Finish Type: Heavy Relic
• Top Color: Sapphire Blue Transparent

Neck

• Neck Type: 56 Strat Custom Relic
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fretboard Wood: Heavy Relic Maple
• Truss Rod: 50s
• Number of Frets: 21
• Tuning Keys: Vintage with Fender Logo Relic
• Mounting Holes: 4 Bolt
• Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo/6150
• Face Dots: Micarta Black .250
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25″
• Nut Width: 1.650″
• Neck Shape: 10/56 “V”
• Nut Material: Bone
• Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32″

Hardware

• Bridge: American Vintage Strat Relic
• Output Jack: Vintage Strat Relic
• Neck Plate: R Ser Vintage Relic
• Back Plate: Strat Vintage 4-Ply Tortoiseshell Relic
• Strings: 10-46
• String Tree: American Vintage 56-58 Relic
• Trem Arm: Vintage Strat Relic
• Trem Arm Tip: Aged White Relic
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell Nitro
• Switch Tip: Vintage Aged White Relic
• Tone Knob: Strat SM FT Tone Vintage White Relic
• Volume Knob: Strat SM FT Volume Vintage White Relic

Electronics

• Controls: Strat Modern Wiring
• Selector Switch: 5-way Lever
• Pots: 250K 10% Taper Split
• Pickup Covers: Aged Vintage White Relic
• Neck Pickup: 50s Strat Neck/Middle Relic
• Middle Pickup: 50s Strat Neck/Middle Relic
• Bridge Pickup: 50s Strat Bridge Relic

Miscellaneous

Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)

Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Fender
Model: 9232000617
SKU: I681907-N-R120151-0-WHXD
UPC: 717669698317

We are Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center

Since 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.

Our team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.

Chuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.