Fender 57 Stratocaster Nocaster Bl HR
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Fender
57 Stratocaster Nocaster Bl HR
Product Info
Article Number:
593676
Brand:
Fender
Model:
57 Stratocaster Nocaster Bl HR
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Nocaster is a serious recreation of a '57 Strat, built with quality components and a fantastic, aged aesthetic. The custom pickups deliver that classic glassy tone, and the neck is surprisingly playable for a vintage-inspired design. It’s ideal for players seeking a true vintage vibe and are willing to invest in an heirloom-quality instrument.
Product Description
- Fender 57 Stratocaster Nocaster Bl HR
- Electric Guitar
- Selected two-piece body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Riftsawn
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: '57 Soft "V
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow Tall frets (6105)
- Pickups: 3 Custom Shop hand-wound ‘57 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls with Tone-Saver Bleed and Greasebucket circuit
- 5-Way switch
- Custom shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Single-ply white pickguard
- Vintage style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Faded Nocaster Blonde Heavy
- Incldues deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Riftsawn maple neck provides stability and a comfortable, familiar '57 profile.
- • Custom Shop '57 single coils capture authentic vintage Strat tone – clear and bell-like.
- • Tone-Saver bleed circuit preserves high-end sparkle even at low volume.
CONS
- • The heavy relic finish might not appeal to players wanting a pristine look.
- • The '57 Soft 'V' neck profile isn't universally comfortable; can feel dated.
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many players.
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Riftsawn Maple
Fingerboard
Maple, 9.5" Radius
Pickups
Custom Shop '57 Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Narrow Tall (6105)
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic, but it can subtly affect the wood's resonance over time. It doesn’t drastically alter the tone or playability, though some find the worn feel appealing.
Yes, they are standard Strat single coil size and spacing, making them easily replaceable with aftermarket pickups if desired, though the Custom Shop wind is hard to replicate.
The Greasebucket circuit allows for smoother, more gradual volume and tone adjustments, especially at lower settings, preserving more of the high-end frequencies than a standard pot.
