2004 Fender 1956 Stratocaster Relic Blonde Gold Hardware (1956 reissue) Blonde
No sales tax for customers outside California.
This is a really nice 2004 Fender 1956 Strat Relic that they dressed up with gold hardware.
The guitar is excuse-free, no changes, repairs, or issues. It was purchased new by the previous owner and stashed, played perhaps a couple times before it came to us. The trem arm has never been installed - see the sticker over the hole in the bridge. The trem arm is included, but somehow was missed in our pics.
It isn't the lightest Strat, but it is a great player with some killer tone. It is one of the better sounding Strats of the 30 or so we've had through lately.
The frets show little to no use. The neck is perfect with a soft V feel, but not too thick, There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.
The pickups have a little more output than typical 50s reissues, but it is working for this axe.
The COA, original purchase receipt, strap and paperwork from Fender are included in the original hardshell case.
Color: Blonde
Weight: 8lbs 7.2ozs
Body: Premium Ash
Body Date/Code: 56RELIC
Neck: Maple
Neck Date/Code: JUL 16 2004
Fretboard: Maple
Inlays: Black Dots
Frets: Original
Fret count: 21
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 5/8"
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 7.25"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.88"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.99"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 5/64"
Total length: 38 3/8"
Lower bout: 12 3/4"
Waist: 9"
Upper bout: 11"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Bridge Pickup Reading: 6.52k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup/Brand: Fender
Middle Pickup Reading: 6.26k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Fender
Neck Pickup Reading: 6.30k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Switch: Original 3-Way
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
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