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Fender Custom Shop NAMM 2018 LTD 57 Stratocaster Heavy Relic | Transparent Tahitian Turquoise Over Two-Tone Sunburst
Fender Custom Shop NAMM 2018 LTD 57 Stratocaster Heavy Relic | Transparent Tahitian Turquoise Over Two-Tone Sunburst
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This is a rare & collectible instrument from the Fender Custom Shop’s 2018 NAMM Limited run—crafted to the exacting standards of the ’57 Strat era and presented in a striking Transparent Tahitian Turquoise Over Two-Tone Sunburst heavy relic finish. From the moment you pick it up, it speaks vintage authenticity: the body and neck deliver that classic “Strat” feel, while the heavy relic treatment evokes decades of real road-worn character.
With hand-wound ’50s style single-coil pickups, a 9.5″ fingerboard radius, and vintage-style tremolo and hardware, this guitar brings genuine mid-century tone and playability into the present. Whether you’re performing live or recording in the studio, it combines iconic aesthetic, premium build, and collectible status—all backed by Fender’s Custom Shop craftsmanship.
If you’re looking for a standout Strat that blends historic design with modern attention to detail—this NAMM Limited edition delivers both in one stunning package.
Serial: CZS40288
Weight: 7lbs 9oz
Body Wood: Ash
Neck Pickup: HW 57 Strat NK/Mid Red
Middle Pickup: HW 57 Strat Mid RWRP Red
Bridge Pickup: HW 57 Strat BRG Rel
Control: Strat Vint Mod Wiring #2 Rel
Neck Shape: 57 Style Soft V
Neck Finish: Dark Tint
Neck Blank: Maple QTR Sawn
Fretboard: Maple
Truss Rod: 50’s
Fret Number: 21
Tuning Keys: Vintage w/ Fender Logo
Head Style: Small
Head Scoop: 58
Fretwire: Sanko 6105
Radius: 9.50”
Nut Width: 1.650”
Notes: Mint condition. Includes the original hard case, certificate of authenticity, spec sheet, and all original accessories.
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