The Fender Custom Shop was co-founded in 1987 by John Page and Michael Stevens. Though its primary purpose was to produce one-off custom instruments for artists and the public, in 1989 the Custom Shop released a limited edition '59 reissue Stratocaster, from our research looks to be a run of 500 guitars.
The instrument is based on a 1959 Strat and features a 3-ply pickguard, gold hardware and neckplate and comes in the famous Mary Kaye finish.
This guitar has certainly been loved and played and shows the cosmetic wear that comes with constant use. But as we have consistently found; a guitar that has been played a lot, in most cases indicates that it’s a great guitar, with this one being no exception.
There has been significant player wear to the top bout, so much so that has exposed the wood in the glow of the Mary Kaye finish, with some areas of the exposed solid alder on show – which we think looks great! Some areas on the sides have been affected in this way, showing natural wear of the guitar.
The body shows a number of light dings and some light to medium finish checking. Some minor scratches on the back but nothing too offensive. The guitar has minimal fret wear and plays exceptionally well. All of the wear is purely cosmetic and in no way effects the exceptional playing quality of this wonderful guitar.
This guitar sounds great delivering a classic Stratocaster tone and is an incredible early Fender Custom Shop guitar. Definitely one not to miss.
Comes in Fender original hardshell case in good condition.
Features:
Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm
Action at 12th fret: 2.25mm
Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.2mm
Neck depth at 12th fret: 22.4mm
Nut Width: 42.11mm
12 fret width: 51.44mm
Weight: 3.92kg / 8.64lb
Body: Contoured solid Alder
Neck: Maple, 25.5" scale
Neck Carve: Medium C
Fretboard: Rosewood, 21 fret
Inlays: Dot
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Single Coils
Electronics: Volume, Tone, Tone, 5 way pickup selector
Pickguard: 3-ply White
Hardware: Gold
Bridge: Fender Tremolo
Case: Original Fender Hard-shell
