Fender 56 Strat GYW Relic MBDB
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56 Strat GYW Relic MBDB
Product Info
Article Number:
581931
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat GYW Relic MBDB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$9,953.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious Strat for the dedicated player. David Brown’s custom shop work elevates this beyond a standard relic, delivering that sought-after vintage vibe with modern clarity. It's perfect for players chasing authentic 50s tones and appreciating meticulous craftsmanship – a real heirloom instrument.
Product Description
- Fender 56 Strat GYW Relic MBDB
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Modell - Meisterhaft gebaut von David Brown
- Body: Ash
- One-piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: 10/'56 "V"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickups: 3 Hand wound 50 Jazz Bass Single Coils
- Vintage Modified#2 wiring with 5-way switch
- Vintage-Style Tremolo
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Graffiti Yellow
- Includes case
- strap and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • David Brown's craftsmanship delivers exceptional build quality and attention to detail.
- • Ash body provides resonant tone with a pleasing warmth and sustain.
- • Hand-wound '50 Jazz Bass pickups offer a thick, articulate vintage tone.
- • Vintage Modified #2 wiring enhances tonal complexity and classic Strat feel.
CONS
- • Relic finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine, modern look.
- • Ash bodies can be somewhat prone to finish checking with age and temperature changes.
- • The '56 V neck profile is a specific feel; not ideal for all hand sizes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 Hand-wound '50 Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21
Bridge
Vintage-Style Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're thicker and warmer with more low-end presence, offering a rounder, less brittle tone than typical Strat pickups while retaining clarity.
David Brown is known for his meticulous relic work; it aims to replicate the wear patterns of a well-loved vintage instrument, though subtle variations are expected.
It’s a specific modification to the original circuit, designed to enhance the responsiveness and tonal complexity of the pickups, offering a more nuanced sound.
