{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-1957-stratocaster-heavy-relic","title":"Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Heavy Relic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1957 Stratocaster is the late-'50s Strat in its maple-neck form: a 1-piece rift sawn maple neck with a 1957 Soft \"V\" back, a single-ply parchment pickguard, and a body of select alder, or select ash on the Aged White Blonde and Aged 2-Color Sunburst finishes. The Heavy Relic finish carries deep wear and checking all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups are Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Strat single-coils with a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle, wired with Vintage Modified #2 wiring, a Greasebucket tone circuit and a treble-bleed on the master volume so the top end holds up as you roll it back. Tone 1 covers the neck and middle, and Tone 2 gives the bridge pickup a tone control of its own, which the originals never had. A 9.5\" radius and narrow tall frets make bends easier than a vintage 7.25\" board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1956 Hardtail Stratocaster Heavy Relic is the fixed-bridge alternative. For the same year with no aging, look at the Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster, and for lighter wear and a slightly earlier spec, the 1955 Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour finishes: Aged Fiesta Red, Aged 2-Color Sunburst, Aged Surf Green and Aged White Blonde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos show one example. Wood grain and aging vary from guitar to guitar, so the one built for you will differ in the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: USA\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: 2-Piece Select Alder or 2-Piece Select Ash (by finish)\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Stratocaster\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: 1-Ply Parchment\u003cbr\u003eAging: Heavy Relic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eNeck Shape: 1957 Soft \"V\"\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 9.5\" (241 mm)\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck\u003cbr\u003ePosition Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25\"\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 21\u003cbr\u003eFret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRONICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Strat\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Tomatillo Single-Coil Strat\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Strat\u003cbr\u003ePickup Configuration: SSS\u003cbr\u003eControls: Master Volume with Tone-Saver Treble-Bleed Circuit, Tone 1. (Neck\/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)\u003cbr\u003eSwitching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo\u003cbr\u003eHardware Finish: Nickel\/Chrome\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo\u003cbr\u003eTremolo Arm: Vintage-Style Tremolo Arm\u003cbr\u003eControl Knobs: Vintage White Plastic\u003cbr\u003eStrings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: Deluxe Hardshell\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Fender Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Aged Fiesta Red","offer_id":47766466035796,"sku":"9236091087","price":6700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aged 2-Color Sunburst","offer_id":47766466068564,"sku":"9236091085","price":7175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aged Surf Green","offer_id":47766466101332,"sku":"9236091086","price":6700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aged White Blonde","offer_id":47766466134100,"sku":"9236091084","price":7175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1220\/7188\/files\/9236091087_fcs_ins_frt_1_rr_sq.jpg?v=1791261448","url":"https:\/\/lauzonmusic.com\/products\/fender-custom-shop-1957-stratocaster-heavy-relic","provider":"Lauzon Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}