Fender 56 Strat FRD Relic
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Fender
56 Strat FRD Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598806
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat FRD Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously cool Strat. Fender really nailed the '56 vibe with the relic’d finish and neck profile – it feels like you're playing a piece of history. It’s ideal for players chasing that authentic, slightly scooped, glassy Strat tone for blues, classic rock, or anything needing vintage character.
Product Description
- Fender 56 Strat FRD Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Quartersawn maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 10/56 ‘V’ - thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm / 12th fret: 25 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.6875")
- 21 Vintage frets
- Pickup: 2 Handwound 60/63 Strat (bridge and neck) and 1 handwound 60/63 Strat RWRP (centre) single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- 56 Strat Relic pickguard
- American Vintage Strat tremolo
- Fender Vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Fiesta Red
- Includes vintage-tweed case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Quartersawn maple neck provides exceptional stability and a vintage feel.
- • Handwound 60/63 pickups deliver authentic, sweet, and articulate vintage tones.
- • Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved 1956 Stratocaster.
- • American Vintage tremolo system offers smooth, vintage-correct vibrato action.
CONS
- • The 'V' neck profile may not suit players preferring modern, chunkier necks.
- • Relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to those desiring pristine condition.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Handwound 60/63 Strat Single Coils (Bridge, Neck, RWRP Middle)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
American Vintage Strat Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic; however, the thinner nitro finish can contribute to a slightly more resonant tone compared to thicker polyester finishes.
It's a distinct profile; while playable, it will take some getting used to if you're accustomed to a more contemporary neck shape – consider trying one before committing.
It offers a more vintage-style, less aggressive tremolo action; it’s more subtle and requires more careful tuning and setup to avoid tuning instability.
