Fender 56 Strat Black Relic
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Fender
56 Strat Black Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
611659
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat Black Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,773.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously dialed-in recreation of a '56 Strat, built by Fender's Custom Shop. The neck profile is spot-on, the pickups are gorgeous, and the relic’d finish gives it undeniable vintage vibe. It's ideal for players chasing that authentic, articulate Strat tone for blues, jazz, and classic rock.
Product Description
- Fender 56 Strat Black Relic
- 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: 42.9 mm
- Pickups: Three hand-wound ‘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
- Nickel hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes vintage case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '50s Strat pickups deliver that classic, bell-like clarity and chime.
- • The '56 V-neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for vintage Strat players.
- • Alder body provides a balanced tone with warmth and sustain.
- • Relic finish authentically replicates the wear of a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, isn't for everyone and can be a concern for some.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most guitarists.
- • The vintage tremolo system requires careful setup and maintenance for optimal performance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Three Hand-Wound '50s Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Vintage Frets
Bridge
American Vintage Strat Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fender's Custom Shop does an admirable job replicating the '56 V-shape, but subtle differences exist; it’s a comfortable approximation, not a perfect clone.
The relicing is intentionally varied, meaning each guitar will have a unique wear pattern – it’s part of the aesthetic appeal and contributes to the vintage character.
The hand-wound '50s pickups have a lower output and a more nuanced tone than modern pickups; expect more transparency, air, and a less aggressive edge.
