Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Heavy Relic (Aged Surf Green)

The Fender Custom Shop introduces the 1957 Stratocaster Heavy Relic—an undeniable electric guitar icon. Over the years, the ’57 Strat gained notoriety for its unmistakable appointments and this model is loaded with the features that truly evoke the spirit of its celebrated predecessor. The two-piece select alder body (ash on White Blonde and Two-Colour Sunburst), one-piece rift sawn maple neck with ’57-style Soft “V” back-shape and single-ply parchment pickguard come together to create the perfect blend of late-‘50s Strat specs. Loaded with a trio of Custom Shop hand-wound Tomatillo Stratocaster pickups (RWRP middle pickup) and equipped with Vintage Modified #2 wiring and Greasebucket tone circuit, this guitar delivers all the spank and quack a player would want from a Strat, but with a hint of extra warm, full-bodied tone. All wrapped in Heavy Relic lacquer finish, the 1957 Stratocaster evokes decades of intense playing and touring—this guitar is a battle-tested workhorse. Other premium features include 9.5" radius, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, 5-way switch, Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.

GUITAR WEIGHT:

BODY

• Body Construction: Solid-body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder

• Relic Level: Heavy Relic

• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Binding: N/A

• Weight Relief: N/A

NECK

• Neck Material: 1-Piece Rift-Sawn Maple

• Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Neck Profile: ’57 Style Soft “V”

• Fingerboard Material: Maple

• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″

• Frets: Narrow Tall / 6105

• Fret Count: 21

• Scale Length: 25.5″

• Inlays: Micarta Black Dots .250

• Neck Joint: 4-Bolt

• Nut Material: Bone

NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY

• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Bolt-On

HARDWARE

• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Stratocaster Relic

• Tailpiece: N/A

• Tuning Machines: Vintage w/ Fender Logo Relic

• Hardware Finish: Relic

• Pickguard: ’54 – ’58 Stratocaster 0.60 Single-Ply Parchment Relic

• Strap Buttons: N/A

• Switch Tip: Vintage White Relic

• Mounting Rings: N/A

• Jack Plate Cover: Vintage Stratocaster Relic

• Control Knobs: Vintage White Relic

• Truss Rod Cover: N/A

• Switch Washer:N/A

• Control Covers: Stratocaster Parchment Relic

• Pickup Covers: N/A

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Tomatillo Bridge Relic

• Middle Pickup: Hand-Wound Tomatillo RWRP (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) Relic

• Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound Tomatillo Neck/Middle Relic

• Controls: Stratocaster Vintage Modified  #2 w/ Tone-Save Treble Bleed

• Pickup Switching: Stratocaster 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch

• Auxiliary Switching: N/A

ADDITIONAL INFO / MISCELLANEOUS

• String Gauge: 10-46

• Case: Fender Custom Shop G&G Stratocaster / Telecaster Deluxe Hardshell Case Tweed

• Accessories: Strap & Certificate of Authenticity

Fender guitars and amps are covered by a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Amp tubes are covered for 90 days by manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

This item ships via courier; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.