Fender 56 Strat NOS FR GH
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Fender
56 Strat NOS FR GH
Product Info
Article Number:
479516
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat NOS FR GH
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,727.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously refined Strat – a Custom Shop build with top-tier components. The light ash body and FAT '50s pickups deliver that classic Fender chime with added warmth and sustain. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a premium vintage-inspired instrument, especially those who appreciate a comfortable neck profile and expressive tremolo.
Product Description
- Fender 56 Strat NOS FR GH
- Electric Guitar
- Model: Custom Shop
- Body: Light ash
- Neck: Tinted AA birdseye maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck profile: 10/56 "V"
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm
- Frets: 21 Medium jumbo
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 3 FAT '50s single coils
- Modern Strat wiring
- Machine heads: Vintage
- Pickguard: Single-ply in Eggshell White
- Tremolo: US Vintage
- Hardware: Gold
- Finish: NOS - New Old Stock
- Colour: Fiesta Red
- Includes a tweed case
- cable and certificate
PROS
- • Light ash body offers exceptional resonance and clarity, a real tonal advantage.
- • AA birdseye maple neck provides incredible feel and sustain, fast and comfortable.
- • FAT '50s pickups deliver authentic vintage tone, thick and harmonically rich.
- • US Vintage tremolo system allows for nuanced vibrato and expressive playing.
CONS
- • The light ash body, while resonant, may be more prone to dings and scratches.
- • The 10/56” neck profile is a niche feel; not for everyone.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Light ash
Neck Material
Tinted AA birdseye maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 FAT '50s single coils
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21 Medium jumbo
Bridge
US Vintage tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NOS finish is thinner than modern finishes, allowing more of the wood’s natural resonance to shine through. It also gives the guitar a more aged, vintage feel in the hand.
Yes, it’s noticeably thinner in the neck heel and thicker towards the nut, offering a unique feel that some will love and others may find unfamiliar. It's designed for faster playing.
It’s a more traditional design, offering a smoother, more vintage-correct feel and response. Expect a bit more ‘float’ and potentially more tuning stability challenges compared to a modern, blocked tremolo.
