Fender 56 Strat 2CS Super Heavy Relic
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Fender
56 Strat 2CS Super Heavy Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
514665
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat 2CS Super Heavy Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$6,818.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and well-playing Strat. The Custom Shop construction and those FAT '50s pickups give it a killer vintage vibe, perfect for players chasing that classic Fender tone and feel. It's a real statement piece for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Fender 56 Strat 2CS Super Heavy Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Alder body
- One-piece tinted riftsawn maple neck
- Maple fingerboard
- Neck profile: 11/56 off-centre "V"
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickup: 3-Handwound FAT '50s single coils
- FAT '50s wiring
- 5-Way switch
- Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Heavy Relic
- Colour: Super faded/ Aged 2-Colour sunburst
- Includes Deluxe case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custom Shop build quality guarantees exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail
- • FAT '50s pickups deliver thick, warm tones ideal for vintage styles
- • 9.5in radius and narrow-tall frets offer comfortable playability and easy bending
- • Super Heavy Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved 1956 Strat
CONS
- • The heavy relicing may not appeal to players preferring a pristine aesthetic
- • Alder body can make it somewhat resonant, requiring careful amp EQing
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
One-piece tinted riftsawn maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3-Handwound FAT '50s single coils
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21 Narrow tall
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself has minimal impact on tone, but the wear patterns can subtly affect resonance, potentially adding a touch more airiness.
Yes, the 11/56 off-centre profile feels quite different, offering a more vintage, asymmetrical feel that some players find very comfortable.
They're designed to be, capturing the warmth and clarity of early '50s pickups, but with modern consistency and slightly increased output.
