Fender 58 Strat NAB Relic
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Fender
58 Strat NAB Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
533043
Brand:
Fender
Model:
58 Strat NAB Relic
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 58 Strat Relic is a serious contender for vintage tone hounds. The Custom Shop build, combined with those Fat '50s pickups and the comfortable neck profile, delivers a genuinely inspiring playing experience. It's perfect for players seeking that classic Strat vibe – think blues, rock, and soulful country – without sacrificing modern playability.
Product Description
- Fender 58 Strat NAB Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- 2-Piece selected alder body
- One-piece quartersawn maple neck
- Neck profile: '54 Soft "V
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5".
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- Pickups: 3 Handwound Custom Shop Fat '50s single coils
- Vintage Modern #2 circuit with Tone Saver Bleed
- 5-Way switch
- One piece Eggshell pickguard
- C/S Vintage Tremolo
- Vintage tuners
- Nickel hardware
- String tree
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Natural Blonde
- Incl. case
- strap and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional 2-piece alder body provides resonant, balanced tone.
- • Quartersawn maple neck with '54 Soft 'V profile is incredibly comfortable.
- • Handwound Fat '50s pickups deliver thick, vintage-voiced clarity.
- • Custom Shop construction ensures top-tier build quality and meticulous detail.
CONS
- • Relic'd finish might not appeal to players wanting a pristine instrument.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players.
- • While versatile, leans toward classic tones, less suited for modern genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
2-Piece Selected Alder
Neck Material
One-Piece Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
9.5" Radius Rosewood
Pickups
3 Handwound Custom Shop Fat '50s Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Vintage Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is a convincing aesthetic, but it's applied; a true vintage '58 would have its own unique wear patterns and history.
It subtly extends headroom and cleans up the high end, offering a touch of modern clarity without sacrificing the core vintage character.
Yes, the bone nut improves tuning stability and sustain, while the vintage tuners contribute to the overall vintage feel and tuning precision.
