This is one instrumnent that goit me expremely excited. every once in a while the builders at the Fender Custom surprise me. This guitar is extremely  good! very nicely reliced, super resonant and has a few cool twists, like a reversed Tele neck and a Humbucker, single, single pickup configuration.

The Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic in Shell Pink HSS is a bold and electrifying statement that marries vintage allure with contemporary power. The arresting shell pink finish, meticulously aged to a Super Heavy Relic state, commands attention and exudes a unique charisma. The alder body, adorned with a white three ply pickguard, embraces the iconic '57 Stratocaster contours, while the HSS pickup configuration introduces a potent twist for a versatile sonic palette.

The trio of two hand-wound '57 single-coils and one Seymour Duncan 59 pickup delivers authentic vintage tones, while the humbucking bridge pickup injects a modern, high-output punch for searing leads and aggressive riffing. The reversed maple neck, featuring a 52 style profile, boasts a maple fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets for smooth playability. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo adds expressive possibilities, and the aged hardware, including aged white control knobs, completes the relic'd aesthetic. This Super Heavy Relic Shell Pink HSS 1957 Stratocaster from the Fender Custom Shop is not just a guitar; it's a powerful sonic time machine that effortlessly bridges eras, offering a feast for the eyes and a playground for the adventurous guitarist seeking the perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and contemporary performance. incl. CS case and paperwork