Fender 57 Strat BLK Relic
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Fender
57 Strat BLK Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598847
Brand:
Fender
Model:
57 Strat BLK Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,773.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and inspiring Strat. The Custom Shop treatment and those vintage-spec pickups nail that classic Fender tone perfectly – think early Clapton or SRV. It's premium-priced, but if you’re a dedicated Strat player seeking that authentic vintage vibe and exceptional playability, this is a real gem.
Product Description
- Fender 57 Strat BLK Relic
- Electtric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Selected alder
- Bolt-on neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: '57 Soft "V
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm
- 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: 3 Hand-wound Custom Shop ‘57 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- One-ply white pickguard
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '57 pickups deliver authentic, bell-like clarity and vintage warmth.
- • The '57 Soft 'V neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Relic'd finish replicates a well-loved vintage instrument's character and vibe.
- • Custom Shop build quality ensures impeccable craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while appealing, might not suit players wanting a pristine look.
- • The alder body, while resonant, can make it slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • The '57 Strat single coils offer a narrower frequency range, limiting extreme modern genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 Hand-wound Custom Shop ‘57 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall 6105
Bridge
Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself doesn’t impact the sound, but the thinner relic’d finish can allow for slightly better resonance and a smoother feel under your hand.
Yes, the Narrow Tall 6105 frets offer a more comfortable feel and improved bending performance compared to smaller, vintage-style frets.
While it’s a vintage-style tremolo, the custom shop implementation and bone nut contribute to reasonable stability, but it's best suited for subtle vibrato rather than extreme dive bombs.
