Fender Custom Shop 50’s Stratocaster Relic – Ice Blue Metallic New – Serial Number | In Stock

40 years have passed since Fender delighted players with vintage reissues, and over 25 years since factory-aged “relics” added an even deeper layer of vintage vibe and feel. Representing the next milestone in Fender’s vintage-reissue evolution and raising the bar on player expectations, Alto Music is pleased to present this timely take on the past. Because today’s guitarists have access to much more information and specialized choices than ever, modern players seek a dream guitar that perfectly matches the sound, feel, and look they’re after.

Designed with a specific blend of highly desirable 50s and ’60s appointments for the guitarist who knows exactly what they want, this custom-designed Strat is an impossible dream come true. For starters, the “60s-era” custom color finish over an early 1956-style 2-piece Ash body is the first of many welcome surprises. Joining the body is a beefy 1954-style U-shaped maple neck (.900” – .990”) sporting a 9.5” radius maple board with 45085 Jescar frets for a vintage feel without sacrificing modern performance. The 8-hole gold anodized ‘guard adds a late 50s vibe, and a trio of hand-wound C.S fat 50s pickups bring a touch of contemporary sizzle to the authentic and desirable big, bright 50 Strat sound.

The Ice-Blue Metallic with matching headstock is stunning and perfectly factory-aged without excessive arm wear and just a touch of belt rash for a clean, authentic, age-appropriate look. The neck features Fender’s heavy-relic “dirty-neck” treatment for a feel that’s “broken in” to a smooth perfection that comes along with decades of faithful service. One look at this guitar is enough to raise the pulse of any Strat player, but this one feeds to be heard and felt to be believed.