Fender 56 Strat NOS FR GH

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Fender 56 Strat NOS FR GH

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56 Strat NOS FR GH

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Product Info

Article Number: 479516
Brand: Fender
Model: 56 Strat NOS FR GH
Price: $4,727.80

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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.

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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.

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