The Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '59 Hardtail Stratocaster is a faithful tribute to one of the most pivotal years in Stratocaster history. 1959 marked key refinements to the model, including a slab rosewood fingerboard, clay position dots, and a three-ply mint green pickguard. This hardtail version is a rare variation, offering enhanced sustain and tuning stability, making it a standout among classic Strats.

Crafted with a lightweight alder body and a comfortable maple neck, the guitar delivers a smooth, familiar playing feel. The hand-wound '59 single-coil pickups capture the warmth, clarity, and dynamic response of the era, perfect for everything from shimmering cleans to expressive overdriven tones. Vintage-inspired hardware and a subtly aged finish give it the charm of a well-loved instrument, with just the right touch of modern reliability.

With its blend of classic design, rare hardtail configuration, and meticulous Custom Shop craftsmanship, this '59 Strat is a dream guitar for both players and collectors. It embodies Fender’s legacy while offering a unique take on the legendary Stratocaster sound.

Specifications:

• Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape: 1959 "D"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard: Flat-Laminated Rosewood
• Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius
• Frets: 21 Medium Vintage
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
• Switching: 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
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Hardtail with "Pat. Pend." Saddles
• Tuners: Vintage-Style