Fender 55 Strat Hardtail WF2CS NOS
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55 Strat Hardtail WF2CS NOS
Product Info
Article Number:
532446
Brand:
Fender
Model:
55 Strat Hardtail WF2CS NOS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,177.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fender 55 Strat is a serious contender for players chasing that authentic, vintage Strat vibe. The combination of the ash body, '54 U neck, and custom pickups delivers a warm, responsive tone that's ideal for blues, rock, and classic country. It’s a top-tier instrument for the discerning player who appreciates the nuances of a custom shop build.
Product Description
- Fender 55 Strat Hardtail WF2CS NOS
- Electric guitar
- 2022 vintage custom collection
- Custom shop model
- Body: Selected ash
- Neck: One-piece rift sawn maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck profile: 1954 "U"
- Compound fretboard radius: 7.25" - 9.5"
- Nut: Bone
- 21 Medium vintage frets
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound custom shop '55 Strat single coils
- Wiring: Vintage-style
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Pickguard: Eggshell
- 1-ply
- Bridge: Vintage Hardtail
- Machine heads: Vintage-style
- Hardware: Nickel
- Finish: NOS - New Old Stock
- Colour: Wide Fade 2-Color Sunburst
- Incl. case and certificate
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • Selected ash body delivers excellent resonance and a balanced tonal foundation.
- • The '54 U-neck profile provides a comfortable, familiar vintage feel in the hand.
- • Custom '55 single coils offer a warm, articulate tone with authentic Strat character.
- • NOS finish replicates the look of a well-played vintage instrument, adding unique charm.
CONS
- • Hardtail bridge limits tremolo versatility; a fixed string setup.
- • The 7.25” - 9.5” compound radius may not suit all players' preferences.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Ash
Neck Material
One-piece Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard
Maple, Compound Radius (7.25” - 9.5”)
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound Custom Shop '55 Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Medium Vintage
Bridge
Vintage Hardtail
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NOS finish is purely cosmetic; it’s a thin lacquer that doesn’t significantly impact the tone compared to a standard finish.
Yes, the pickups are standard Strat size and easily replaceable with aftermarket options, although the custom wound '55s are a real highlight.
Absolutely; the hardtail provides increased sustain and stability, making it surprisingly capable for rock and even some heavier genres, though it lacks the vibrato of a traditional Strat.
