Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster NOS Violin Burst
Ever since the Stratocaster debuted in 1954, it has evolved, even in the earliest days. The Strat has continued to change over the years, but for many, stepping back to how it was done originally in the mid-50's is the way to go. The Fender Custom Shop excels at recreating the look, feel and sound of these guitars, often with special tweaks. That's where we decided to go with this one.
This Custom Shop '55 Stratocaster is testament to that, featuring everything that you would want in a classic Strat, plus modern playability, a unique color you don't see very often, and an otherwise all-tradition design. We chose to do this one in Violin Burst, with the NOS treatment. There's no relic working or aging - this Strat is as clean as it would have been the day it left the factory 7 decades ago. While we love all of the finish treatments that the Custom Shop offers, most of what one sees out there is some version of a Relic. We've noticed that more and more customers that do custom builds with us choose the NOS route - so we decided to do some ourselves to offer up. That's the genesis of this amazing guitar.
It has a two-piece select ash body that has been hand-selected to be lightweight, a rock solid AAA flame maple neck with a '54 U neck shape, and all of the correct vintage hardware. We went with a 9.5" radius and Narrow Tall (6105) frets for easy playing and bending - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled guitars out of the Custom Shop.
Now is the part where one should take a pause from reading to carefully inspect the photos, which our trusty photographer did a great job on. You'll see the beautiful AAA flame maple on the neck, and be sure to check out the exquisite grain on the ash body.
Fender Custom Shop Custom '54 Strat pickups authentically recreate the clear tones and heightened sustain that made the Stratocaster the most revered guitar in rock history. These single-coil pickups are crafted to faithfully replicate the cutting tones reminiscent of the original Strats. Features include:
Fender Custom Shop Custom '54 Strat pickups authentically recreate the clear tones and heightened sustain that made the Stratocaster the most revered guitar in rock history. These single-coil pickups are crafted to faithfully replicate the cutting tones reminiscent of the original Strats. Features include:
- Formvar magnet wire for brightness and glassiness
- Staggered hand-beveled polepieces for balance output
- Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics
- Period-correct cloth wire and fiber bobbin
- Installation hardware included
Other features include an American Vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and a single-ply white pickguard. Also includes a period correct Custom Shop tweed hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
Come to Truetone Music to check out this amazing Strat, or order here right now for it to be sent straight to your home.
- Weight: 7.7 lbs
- Serial # R132644
- Part # 9231015016
- Finish Package: NOS
- Finish: Nitro Lacquer
- Color: Violin Burst
- Pickguard: Single Ply White
- Body: 2 Piece Select Ash
- Note: Sort for Lightweight
- Neck: AAA Flame Maple
- Tint: Medium
- Neck Shape: 54 U
- Dots: Micarta Black
- Frets: 21
- Fretwire: Narrow Tall 6105
- Radius: 9.5"
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .900"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .970"
- Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
- Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: Custom Shop 54 Strat
- Wiring: Modern with 5 way switch
- Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
- Tuners: Vintage
- Bridge: American Vintage
- Neck plate: Vintage
- Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Tweed
$1,487.50
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Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster NOS Violin Burst
Ever since the Stratocaster debuted in 1954, it has evolved, even in the earliest days. The Strat has continued to change over the years, but for many, stepping back to how it was done originally in the mid-50's is the way to go. The Fender Custom Shop excels at recreating the look, feel and sound of these guitars, often with special tweaks. That's where we decided to go with this one.
This Custom Shop '55 Stratocaster is testament to that, featuring everything that you would want in a classic Strat, plus modern playability, a unique color you don't see very often, and an otherwise all-tradition design. We chose to do this one in Violin Burst, with the NOS treatment. There's no relic working or aging - this Strat is as clean as it would have been the day it left the factory 7 decades ago. While we love all of the finish treatments that the Custom Shop offers, most of what one sees out there is some version of a Relic. We've noticed that more and more customers that do custom builds with us choose the NOS route - so we decided to do some ourselves to offer up. That's the genesis of this amazing guitar.
It has a two-piece select ash body that has been hand-selected to be lightweight, a rock solid AAA flame maple neck with a '54 U neck shape, and all of the correct vintage hardware. We went with a 9.5" radius and Narrow Tall (6105) frets for easy playing and bending - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled guitars out of the Custom Shop.
Now is the part where one should take a pause from reading to carefully inspect the photos, which our trusty photographer did a great job on. You'll see the beautiful AAA flame maple on the neck, and be sure to check out the exquisite grain on the ash body.
Fender Custom Shop Custom '54 Strat pickups authentically recreate the clear tones and heightened sustain that made the Stratocaster the most revered guitar in rock history. These single-coil pickups are crafted to faithfully replicate the cutting tones reminiscent of the original Strats. Features include:
Fender Custom Shop Custom '54 Strat pickups authentically recreate the clear tones and heightened sustain that made the Stratocaster the most revered guitar in rock history. These single-coil pickups are crafted to faithfully replicate the cutting tones reminiscent of the original Strats. Features include:
- Formvar magnet wire for brightness and glassiness
- Staggered hand-beveled polepieces for balance output
- Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics
- Period-correct cloth wire and fiber bobbin
- Installation hardware included
Other features include an American Vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and a single-ply white pickguard. Also includes a period correct Custom Shop tweed hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
Come to Truetone Music to check out this amazing Strat, or order here right now for it to be sent straight to your home.
- Weight: 7.7 lbs
- Serial # R132644
- Part # 9231015016
- Finish Package: NOS
- Finish: Nitro Lacquer
- Color: Violin Burst
- Pickguard: Single Ply White
- Body: 2 Piece Select Ash
- Note: Sort for Lightweight
- Neck: AAA Flame Maple
- Tint: Medium
- Neck Shape: 54 U
- Dots: Micarta Black
- Frets: 21
- Fretwire: Narrow Tall 6105
- Radius: 9.5"
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .900"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .970"
- Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
- Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: Custom Shop 54 Strat
- Wiring: Modern with 5 way switch
- Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
- Tuners: Vintage
- Bridge: American Vintage
- Neck plate: Vintage
- Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Tweed
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Ever since the Stratocaster debuted in 1954, it has evolved, even in the earliest days. The Strat has continued to change over the years, but for many, stepping back to how it was done originally in the mid-50's is the way to go. The Fender Custom Shop excels at recreating the look, feel and sound of these guitars, often with special tweaks. That's where we decided to go with this one.
This Custom Shop '55 Stratocaster is testament to that, featuring everything that you would want in a classic Strat, plus modern playability, a unique color you don't see very often, and an otherwise all-tradition design. We chose to do this one in Violin Burst, with the NOS treatment. There's no relic working or aging - this Strat is as clean as it would have been the day it left the factory 7 decades ago. While we love all of the finish treatments that the Custom Shop offers, most of what one sees out there is some version of a Relic. We've noticed that more and more customers that do custom builds with us choose the NOS route - so we decided to do some ourselves to offer up. That's the genesis of this amazing guitar.
It has a two-piece select ash body that has been hand-selected to be lightweight, a rock solid AAA flame maple neck with a '54 U neck shape, and all of the correct vintage hardware. We went with a 9.5" radius and Narrow Tall (6105) frets for easy playing and bending - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled guitars out of the Custom Shop.
Now is the part where one should take a pause from reading to carefully inspect the photos, which our trusty photographer did a great job on. You'll see the beautiful AAA flame maple on the neck, and be sure to check out the exquisite grain on the ash body.
Fender Custom Shop Custom '54 Strat pickups authentically recreate the clear tones and heightened sustain that made the Stratocaster the most revered guitar in rock history. These single-coil pickups are crafted to faithfully replicate the cutting tones reminiscent of the original Strats. Features include:
Fender Custom Shop Custom '54 Strat pickups authentically recreate the clear tones and heightened sustain that made the Stratocaster the most revered guitar in rock history. These single-coil pickups are crafted to faithfully replicate the cutting tones reminiscent of the original Strats. Features include:
- Formvar magnet wire for brightness and glassiness
- Staggered hand-beveled polepieces for balance output
- Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics
- Period-correct cloth wire and fiber bobbin
- Installation hardware included
Other features include an American Vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and a single-ply white pickguard. Also includes a period correct Custom Shop tweed hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
Come to Truetone Music to check out this amazing Strat, or order here right now for it to be sent straight to your home.
- Weight: 7.7 lbs
- Serial # R132644
- Part # 9231015016
- Finish Package: NOS
- Finish: Nitro Lacquer
- Color: Violin Burst
- Pickguard: Single Ply White
- Body: 2 Piece Select Ash
- Note: Sort for Lightweight
- Neck: AAA Flame Maple
- Tint: Medium
- Neck Shape: 54 U
- Dots: Micarta Black
- Frets: 21
- Fretwire: Narrow Tall 6105
- Radius: 9.5"
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .900"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .970"
- Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
- Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: Custom Shop 54 Strat
- Wiring: Modern with 5 way switch
- Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
- Tuners: Vintage
- Bridge: American Vintage
- Neck plate: Vintage
- Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Tweed
