Harness the Feel of the ’50s and the Tone of the Future
Boasting an ultra-thin Fender Custom Shop “New Old Stock” nitrocellulose finish, the Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS might as well have come straight out of the Fullerton factory circa 1959. In fact, this guitar’s seriously upgraded tonewoods — consisting of a chunky Large “C” 1-piece AAA bird’s-eye maple neck and a resonant 2-piece select alder body — are arguably an aesthetic and tonal upgrade from an authentic vintage example. A trio of Custom Shop Hand-wound Fat ’50s pickups continue the Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS’ theme of “upgraded vintage,” providing a high-octane take on classic Stratocaster snap and sparkle. Even the vintage-style synchronized tremolo and tuners have been upgraded with a golden hue for enhanced visual elegance. In a nutshell, the Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS represents the highest level of both old-school Fender style, world-class tonewoods, and smooth-as-glass playability.
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Custom Shop Fat ’50s pickups
This Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS can pull double duty as a rhythm machine, a lead monster, or both. A trio of onboard Hand-wound Fat ’50s pickups from the Fender Custom Shop deliver beefy vintage-style tone with enhanced bass response and balanced midrange that’s never harsh. These pickups look and sound period correct with staggered hand-beveled alnico magnets and formvar magnet wire for refined harmonic response to dynamics. The middle Fat ’50s is reverse wound, a welcome modern touch that cuts pickup hum when playing in position 2 or 4. Fat ’50s are often called a workhorse pickup — their sound is balanced but never flat or bland. With three of them and a 5-way pickup selector, endless tones are ripe for exploration. Plus, the Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS is further upgraded with unique Vintage Modified #2 wiring and a Tone-saver bleed to consistently maintain your guitar’s sonic detail when rolling down the volume
Substantial “C” AAA bird’s-eye maple neck
Here’s one for the baseball-bat neck fanatics — the Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS’ gorgeous 1-piece, 3A bird’s-eye maple neck comes comfortably carved into a Large “C” profile to provide a full and robust feel. Substantial but never obtrusive, the Large “C” profile is a favorite among Sweetwater’s old-school Fender fanatics, with many believing a fuller neck directly leads to increased sustain. Moreover, this 1-piece neck’s matching fingerboard is studded with a set of 21 narrow tall frets in a 9.5-inch radius to take this ’50s-style Strat’s performance straight into the world of modern playability.
The Dream Factory
Since its founding in 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has been home to some of the finest luthiers in the world. Whether you’re picking up a unique limited edition like this Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS or having them build-to-order the Fender of your dreams, the Custom Shop earns its nickname — the Dream Factory — with every masterpiece they create. Custom Shop instruments are made from only the highest-grade, hand-selected materials, including impeccable tonewoods, high-end electronics, and premium hardware.
Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition ’59 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Features:
- 2-piece alder body provides ringing resonance and a mid-forward snap
- Gorgeous 1-piece AAA bird’s-eye maple neck and fingerboard with dazzling grain and figuring
- Chunky Large “C” neck profile is sure to please vintage fanatics and players with larger hands
- Modernized 9.5-inch radius and narrow tall frets offer thoroughly modern playability
- 3 Fender Custom Shop Hand-wound Fat ’50s single-coil pickups produce a hot-rodded take on classic strat snap and sparkle
- 5-way switch with RWRP middle pickup; Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone-saver bleed to retain your trebles when rolling down the volume
- Stunning golden Synchronized Tremolo and vintage-style Fender tuners for a touch of extra elegance
- Ultra-thin NOS nitrocellulose finish will gracefully age and develop over time
