Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS LH

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Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS LH

Fender

56 Strat FRD NOS LH

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Product Info

Article Number: 611657
Brand: Fender
Model: 56 Strat FRD NOS LH
Price: $5,443.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This left-handed Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS is a serious throwback, built for players chasing that authentic, mid-century Strat vibe. The NOS finish and hand-wound pickups deliver a beautifully aged tone and feel, while the '56 'V' neck is surprisingly comfortable. It's a premium-priced instrument geared toward dedicated Strat collectors and players who demand the real deal.

Product Description

  • Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS LH
  • Electric Guitar
  • Left-handed model
  • 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 vintage
  • Fender vintage machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Finish: NOS
  • Colour: Fiesta Red
  • Includes vintage case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • NOS finish preserves pristine vintage aesthetics and feel; truly a collector's piece.
  • • Hand-wound '50s Strat pickups deliver authentic, bell-like tone with surprising clarity.
  • • '56 'V' neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for vintage Strat enthusiasts.
  • • American Vintage tuning machines provide exceptional tuning stability and vintage vibe.
CONS
  • • The '56 'V' neck profile might feel too thin for players preferring a more modern feel.
  • • NOS finish, while beautiful, is inherently more fragile than modern, thicker finishes.
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for players on a tighter budget.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Plain Grain 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 Vintage Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it's designed to replicate a vintage tremolo, offering a more subtle, floating feel. Expect a bit more 'bite' and less sustain compared to modern, locking tremolos.
The NOS finish is thinner and more delicate, requiring careful handling and more frequent polishing to maintain its luster. It's susceptible to scratches and wear, which some collectors appreciate as part of the aging process.
While comfortable for many, the '56 'V' is noticeably thinner than modern profiles. Players with larger hands or a preference for a chunkier neck may find it less ideal.

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