Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS
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Fender
56 Strat FRD NOS
Product Info
Article Number:
611648
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat FRD NOS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,893.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously dialed-in Strat – the kind of instrument you dream about. The NOS nitro finish and vintage-correct hardware create an incredible feel and tone, perfect for players seeking that classic, shimmering Strat sound. It's a high-end instrument best suited for discerning players who appreciate the finer details and are chasing a specific vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Fender 56 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: 42.9 mm
- Pickup: 3 hand-wound '50s Strat single coils
- 1 volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-way switch
- 1-ply pickguard: '54-'58 Strat Vinatge White
- American vintage Strat tremolo
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: NOS
- Colour: Fiesta Red
- Includes vintage case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • NOS nitro finish allows exceptional resonance and aging character.
- • ’50s hand-wound pickups deliver authentic, bell-like Strat tone.
- • ’56 ‘V’ neck profile offers comfortable, familiar vintage feel.
- • American Vintage tremolo provides smooth, vintage-correct vibrato action.
CONS
- • NOS finish is delicate; requires careful handling and maintenance.
- • ’56 ‘V’ neck profile isn’t for everyone; can feel sharp to some.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound '50s Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
American Vintage Strat Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The thinner nitro finish allows more of the wood to vibrate, resulting in a more resonant and complex tone, often described as 'open' and 'alive.'
Yes, the 'V' profile has a distinct, angular feel, particularly noticeable at the first fret; it's a matter of personal preference and requires acclimation for some players.
While functional, the vintage tremolo isn't as robust as modern designs; extreme whammy dives and lower tunings may require setup adjustments to maintain tuning stability.
