Fender 50 Strat Black NOS
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Fender
50 Strat Black NOS
Product Info
Article Number:
611598
Brand:
Fender
Model:
50 Strat Black NOS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,893.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fender 50 Strat is a beautifully crafted throwback. The custom pickups and comfortable neck profile make it a joy to play, capturing that classic Strat tone perfectly. It's ideal for players seeking an authentic vintage experience and a high-end instrument for blues, rock, and beyond.
Product Description
- Fender 50 Strat Black NOS
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 10/'56 “V” - neck thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
- at 12th fret: 25 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 (25.5 mm)
- 21 vintage frets
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Pickups: Three hand-wound Custom ‘50 Strat single coils
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Single-ply pickguard: '54 - '58 Strat vintage white
- American vintage Strat tremolo
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Black
- Includes vintage case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custom ‘50s single coils deliver authentic, bell-like clarity and vintage warmth.
- • ’56 ‘V’ neck profile provides exceptional comfort and effortless playability.
- • Nitrocellulose lacquer allows for breathability, enhancing the wood's natural resonance.
- • American Vintage tremolo system offers smooth, reliable vibrato functionality.
CONS
- • The '56 V-neck profile isn't for everyone; it can feel thick to some players.
- • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in vintage-inspired genres, less suited for modern high-gain sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Custom '50 Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5 inches (648 mm)
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
American Vintage Strat Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're significantly more transparent and chimey, lacking the aggressive output of modern pickups; expect a rounder, more organic tone.
Yes, nitro finishes are prone to checking, which is part of their vintage aesthetic and contributes to the instrument’s resonance.
It’s a more traditional design, offering a smoother, more nuanced vibrato but with slightly less range and potentially requiring more frequent setup.
