In the formative years following the Stratocaster's groundbreaking debut in 1954, it saw slight tweaks and modifications that helped firmly establish its legacy as the finest electric guitar ever made. The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster has some cool, rare features that Fender feel represent the best of the origins of the Strat and gives you a glimpse into the innovations that were crucial in its development.

The NOS flash-coat lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe and shows some of the natural grain through its wide-fade 2-Color Sunburst finish. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than standard vintage size and very comfortable to play.

Other features found on this guitar include Closet Classic hardware, a 2-piece ash body, tinted maple rift-sawn neck with a '54 "U"-shaped neck profile, 21 medium vintage frets, hand-wound '55 Strat pickups with transitional ’54 covers, 5-way switch, vintage wiring, American Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, bone nut, round string tree and vintage-style tuning machines.

The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster is the legendary guitar you know and love with some rare "what could have been" flair. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

• Body: Premium Ash
• Body Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer
• Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
• Neck Shape: 1954 "U"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius
• Frets: 21 Medium Vintage
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 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 American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage-Style