Fender 56 Strat Relic Aged Black LTD
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Fender
56 Strat Relic Aged Black LTD
Product Info
Article Number:
575133
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat Relic Aged Black LTD
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously impressive recreation of a '56 Strat. The Tomatillo pickups are a real highlight – incredibly responsive and versatile. It's a high-end instrument geared towards players seeking that authentic vintage vibe and feel, especially those into blues, classic rock, and lighter jazz tones.
Product Description
- Fender 56 Strat Relic Aged Black LTD
- Electric Guitar
- 2-Piece body: selected alder with offset seam
- Neck: riftsawn maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fretboard radius: 7.25" to 9.5" vintage compound
- Neck profile: Soft "V
- 21 Medium vintage frets
- Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Strat with RWRP Middle
- Vintage Modified #2 wiring with Tone-Saver Bleed
- Single layer parchment pickguard
- Custom Shop Vintage synchronized tremolo
- Vintage style tuners
- Wing String Trees
- Colour: Aged Black
- Incl. Deluxe hardshell case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Tomatillo pickups deliver articulate, bell-like cleans and creamy overdrive.
- • The 7.25”-9.5” compound radius offers vintage feel with modern playability.
- • Relic'd finish replicates a genuine 1956 Strat aesthetic and feel.
- • Tone-Saver bleed preserves high-end clarity during volume knob reduction.
CONS
- • The 'Soft V' neck profile isn't universally appealing; might feel bulky to some.
- • Aged aesthetics can be divisive; not for players wanting a pristine look.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most guitarists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder with offset seam
Neck Material
Riftsawn Maple
Fingerboard
Maple, 7.25” to 9.5” Vintage Compound Radius
Pickups
Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo (Bridge), RWRP (Middle)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Medium Vintage
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.1 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tomatillo is voiced to be more transparent and nuanced, with a slightly scooped midrange and enhanced high-end clarity, offering a more refined tone.
No, each guitar is individually aged, so the relicing will vary – expect subtle differences in finish wear and character between individual instruments.
The 'Soft V' is noticeably rounder and fuller than the slim 'C' profiles commonly found on newer Strats, providing a vintage feel but requiring adjustment for some players.
