2015 Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Relic - Mary Kaye Blonde
About This Guitar: A Masterpiece of 1950s Design
This 2015 Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Relic is a stunning tribute to the transition era of the Stratocaster. Finished in the iconic Mary Kaye Blonde (See-Through Blonde) over a premium lightweight ash body, this instrument perfectly captures the high-end "regal" aesthetic of the mid-50s.
Authentic Vintage Specs & Feel
Built for the discerning player, this Custom Shop '56 Reissue features a period-correct 10/56 Soft "V" neck profile and a resonant nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The expert Relic treatment provides authentic finish checking and hardware oxidation, giving it the broken-in feel of a legendary 1956 workhorse.
Superior Tone
Equipped with a trio of Hand-Wound '56 Stratocaster pickups, this guitar delivers the crystalline cleans and touch-sensitive grit that defined the early days of rock and roll. The Anodized Gold pickguard and Aged Gold hardware complete the Mary Kaye look, making it a centerpiece for any collection.
Feature Specification Model 1956 Reissue Stratocaster (Custom Shop) Year of Build 2015 Body Material Select Lightweight Ash Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer; See-Through Blonde Aging Relic (Authentic Finish Checking & Hardware Oxidation) Neck Profile 10/56 Soft "V" Pickguard 1-Ply Anodized Gold Hardware Aged Gold Pickups Custom Shop Hand-Wound '56 Single-Coils Case Original Tweed Center-Pocket Hard Shell Case The guitar is in "as new" condition (keep in mind, it is relic'd!