Fender 50 Strat FRD NOS
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Fender
50 Strat FRD NOS
Product Info
Article Number:
611593
Brand:
Fender
Model:
50 Strat FRD NOS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,893.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fender 50 Strat FRD NOS is a serious contender for vintage Strat fanatics. The Custom Shop build quality and NOS components really elevate the experience, nailing that classic '50s vibe with plenty of sparkle and character. It’s ideal for players seeking an authentic, high-end Strat experience and a true piece of Fender history.
Product Description
- Fender 50 Strat FRD 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 mm (25.5")
- 21 vintage frets
- Nut width: 41.9 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: Fiesta Red
- Includes vintage case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '50s Strat pickups deliver authentic, bell-like clarity and warmth.
- • The '56 V-neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar vintage feel.
- • NOS parts and meticulous Custom Shop construction ensure exceptional quality and detail.
- • American Vintage tremolo provides smooth, vintage-correct vibrato functionality.
CONS
- • The alder body, while resonant, can make it somewhat prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • The '56 V-neck isn't for everyone; it's a more pronounced profile.
- • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Hand-wound Custom '50 Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
American Vintage Strat Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (based on typical Stratocaster construction)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The '50s wind generally has more output and a warmer, rounder tone, lacking the brighter, more aggressive edge of many modern pickups.
It’s a more substantial profile, but many find it comfortable; trying it in person is highly recommended to see if it suits your playing style.
The .010-.046 strings are vintage-correct, but you may prefer a different gauge; consider swapping them based on your personal preference and playing style.
