2013 Fender Custom Shop ‘56 Stratocaster Relic w/ Fat ‘50s PUs – Desert Sand

Information

Condition: Used, Very Good. Like what you see? All photos are of the exact guitar you will receive. There is factory relicing throughout as pictured, and some minor fretwear. We’ve included photos so you can take a look!

In via trade! This 2013 Fender Custom Shop ’56 Relic Strat is another home run from the Custom Shop. It’s finished in a heavy relic Desert Sand nitro finish with all the mojo you could ask for. Features include an alder body, 10/56 “V” neck shape, a 9.5” radius, Fat ‘50s pickups, and 6105 frets.

All of the Fender Custom Shop offerings that have made it through the shop have been great, but this one stands out to me. In fact, I had to convince myself not to take it home. The neck shape is full and quite comfortable with a soft V contour. Pickups are Fat ‘50s which are warm and yes, fat! If you are looking for a Custom Shop Strat at a killer price, this is certainly one to consider!  

How Does It Play?

The truss rod functions properly and the guitar sets up nicely. The string action sits at 5/64” on the low E string, and a little under 5/64” on the high E string, measured at the 12^th fret.  

Weight: 7lbs 7.7oz

Comes with Fender Hardshell Case and Case Candy

Body wood: 2pc Alder

Body finish: Nitro Lacquer

Body Color: Desert Sand

Relicing: Heavy

Neck shape: 10/56 “V” (.880 1^st fret -.980 12^th fret)

Neck wood: Maple

Scale length: 25.5"

Neck finish: Nitro Lacquer

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Radius: 9.5"

Fret size: 6105

Number of frets: 21

Nut width: 1.65" (42 mm)

Pickups: Fat ‘50s

Pickup Switch: 5-Way

Country of origin: USA