MODEL NUMBER
9235001130: Faded Aged 2-Color Sunburst
9235001131: India Ivory
9235001132: Aged Sherwood Green Metallic
9235001133: Faded Aged Tahitian Coral
BODY
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Medium Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 11/56 Off Center "V"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Skunk Stripe: Yes
Walnut Plug
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
Other Decals, back: Custom Shop V Logo "Fender"
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat, Staggered Poles
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat, Staggered Poles
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat, Staggered Poles
Middle Pickup RWRP: Yes
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck, Mid), Tone 2. (Bridge)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage Style, "FENDER"/"PAT.PEND."
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Logo
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell, 8 Holes; First models with 9 Holes
Control Knobs: Vintage White
Switch Tip: Vintage White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Vintage White
Pickup covers: Vintage White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Custom Shop V Logo "Fender", Serial
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: .010-.046
ACCESSORIES
Deluxe Hardshell Case
Certificate of Authenticity
FENDER SAYS
1956 was a transitional year for the Strat, with the introduction of alder bodies rather than ash on Sunburst and custom-color models. In November of that year, a soft “V” neck back shape appeared that was sometimes slightly off center—a profile we’ve recreated for this version—and the rectangular “wing” string tree replaced the disc type. Overall, the 1956 Strat became a highly sought-after classic, and now we’ve given it several updated player-friendly appointments for comfort and improved tonal capabilities.
The two-piece alder body’s Relic lacquer finish gives the look and feel of a well-loved guitar that’s seen countless stages. The rift-sawn tinted maple neck plays fast, with a comfortable 9.5”-radius fingerboard and 21 narrow tall frets. The trio of Hand-Wound Fat ‘50s single-coil pickups includes a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup to reduce hum. Fat ‘50s wiring creates stronger tone with more transparent bloom, reducing treble loss when rolling back volume—achieved in part by wiring the tone pot to the output of the volume pot. Other features include Closet Classic hardware, five-way switch, Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and wing string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
ENG: Vince Cunetto and the birth of Relics and the Time Machine Series
ITA: Vince Cunetto e la nascita del Relic e la nascita delle Time Machine
9235001130: Faded Aged 2-Color Sunburst
9235001131: India Ivory
9235001132: Aged Sherwood Green Metallic
9235001133: Faded Aged Tahitian Coral
BODY
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Medium Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 11/56 Off Center "V"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Skunk Stripe: Yes
Walnut Plug
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
Other Decals, back: Custom Shop V Logo "Fender"
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat, Staggered Poles
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat, Staggered Poles
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat, Staggered Poles
Middle Pickup RWRP: Yes
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck, Mid), Tone 2. (Bridge)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage Style, "FENDER"/"PAT.PEND."
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Logo
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell, 8 Holes; First models with 9 Holes
Control Knobs: Vintage White
Switch Tip: Vintage White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Vintage White
Pickup covers: Vintage White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Custom Shop V Logo "Fender", Serial
MISCELLANEOUS:
Strings: .010-.046
ACCESSORIES
Deluxe Hardshell Case
Certificate of Authenticity
FENDER SAYS
1956 was a transitional year for the Strat, with the introduction of alder bodies rather than ash on Sunburst and custom-color models. In November of that year, a soft “V” neck back shape appeared that was sometimes slightly off center—a profile we’ve recreated for this version—and the rectangular “wing” string tree replaced the disc type. Overall, the 1956 Strat became a highly sought-after classic, and now we’ve given it several updated player-friendly appointments for comfort and improved tonal capabilities.
The two-piece alder body’s Relic lacquer finish gives the look and feel of a well-loved guitar that’s seen countless stages. The rift-sawn tinted maple neck plays fast, with a comfortable 9.5”-radius fingerboard and 21 narrow tall frets. The trio of Hand-Wound Fat ‘50s single-coil pickups includes a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup to reduce hum. Fat ‘50s wiring creates stronger tone with more transparent bloom, reducing treble loss when rolling back volume—achieved in part by wiring the tone pot to the output of the volume pot. Other features include Closet Classic hardware, five-way switch, Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and wing string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
ENG: Vince Cunetto and the birth of Relics and the Time Machine Series
ITA: Vince Cunetto e la nascita del Relic e la nascita delle Time Machine
Courtesy of Fender
Courtesy of Reverb (Guitar King)
9 Holes pickguard, Courtesy of Coda Music
Courtesy of Reverb (Guitar Village)
