Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Relic NAMM 2005 - Desert Sand

This rare Fender Custom Shop 2005 NAMM Limited '56 Stratocaster in Desert Sand is a tone time machine with a killer attitude. In excellent condition, this Strat delivers that big, fat '50s tone—warm, woody, and full of character—paired with the flawless playability the Custom Shop is famous for.

Originally unveiled at NAMM 2005, this limited-run beauty features period-correct specs with a few modern touches under the hood for enhanced comfort and performance. It's got the classic look, feel, and sound of a true mid-century original, without the decades of wear.

Includes all original paperwork, Certificate of Authenticity, case candy, and original hardshell case.

Model: Fender Custom Shop Namm Limited 1956 Strat Relic

Body Type: Solid Body

Body Wood: Alder

Finish Type: Nitro Lacquer

Finish Color: Desert Sand

Aging: Relic

Back Finish: Nitro Lacquer

Neck Wood: Maple

Neck Carve: 10/56 "V"

Scale Length: 25.5''

Neck Dimensions: .880" - .980"

Neck Radius: 9.5

Frets: 6105

Nut Width: 1.650''

Nut Material: Bone

Neck Finish: Medium Tent 

Inlays: Black Dots

Side Dots: Black Dots

Headstock: 54-60 Fender Sticker

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop HW 50's Single-Coil Strat

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop HW 50's Single-Coil Strat (RW)

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop HW 50's Single-Coil Strat

Pickguard: Gold Anodized (Single-Ply)

Hardware: Gold

Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo

Controls: Master Volume (w/Treble Bleed), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)

Electronics: 5-Position Blade

Case: Fender Tweed Tolex with Orange Interior

Weight: 7lbs 11oz.