Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Limited Edition '50s Stratocaster Relic, Aged Candy Apple Red
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Key Features
- Weight: 7.63 lbs
- Actual guitar photographed
- Limited-edition relic Strat with vintage vibe
- Hand-wound pickups deliver classic '50s sparkle
- RSD hardware improves tuning and stability
Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Limited Edition '50s Stratocaster Relic, Aged Candy Apple Red Overview
The Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Limited Edition '50s Strat Relic in Aged Candy Apple Red captures the look, feel and tone of an early Fender Stratocaster. Built as part of the exclusive 2026 Collection, this limited-edition model combines vintage-inspired specifications with carefully selected modern refinements for enhanced playability. The off-centre two-piece alder body is finished in heavily aged Candy Apple Red nitrocellulose lacquer, complete with relic treatment. Combined with a gold anodised aluminium pickguard and aged hardware, the result is a striking vintage-inspired Strat.
The guitar is loaded with hand-wound 11/56 Strat pickups that deliver the dynamic responsiveness associated with Fender’s most desirable late-'50s instruments. The maple neck features a comfortable 11/56 Off-Centre V profile paired with a 9.5" radius and narrow tall frets, blending classic Fender feel with modern playability. An RSD Strat tremolo bridge improves tuning stability while maintaining authentic vintage aesthetics. Finished with vintage-style tuners, solid-shaft pots and carefully aged hardware throughout, this Custom Shop Stratocaster offers exceptional Fender character.
Product Ref: 367129
Full Description
View Full DescriptionExclusive 2026 Collection design
Created as part of the Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection, this limited-edition Stratocaster combines highly accurate vintage-inspired styling with boutique-level craftsmanship and premium modern refinements. The heavily aged Candy Apple Red finish delivers the look of a treasured late-'50s Fender that has spent decades on stage, while the relic treatment adds realistic lacquer checking, worn edges and naturally aged hardware. The addition of a gold anodised aluminium pickguard further reinforces the guitar’s vintage visual identity, giving it a distinctive appearance that stands apart from standard Stratocasters.
Hand-wound late-'50s Strat tone
The hand-wound 11/56 Strat pickup set delivers articulate vintage single-coil tones with impressive clarity, warmth and dynamic response. Clean sounds remain bright and glassy with plenty of definition, while driven tones maintain focused attack and expressive harmonic character. The pickup configuration captures the woody, bell-like response associated with classic late-'50s Stratocasters, making the guitar highly versatile across blues, classic rock, country and more. Modern wiring and high-quality electronics ensure dependable performance while preserving authentic Fender tonal character throughout every pickup position.
Comfortable off-centre V neck profile
The quarter-sawn maple neck features an 11/56 Off-Centre V profile that recreates the substantial yet comfortable feel of classic Fender neck carves from the late 1950s. Paired with a 9.5" fretboard radius and narrow tall fret wire, the neck delivers a balance of vintage feel and modern playability that suits both chord work and expressive lead playing. The lightly aged neck finish gives the guitar a naturally broken-in feel from the first chord, while the carefully shaped profile provides excellent comfort across the entire fretboard.
Refined hardware and vintage feel
The RSD Strat tremolo bridge improves tuning stability, sustain and overall playing feel while maintaining authentic vintage aesthetics and response. Vintage-style Fender tuners provide reliable performance alongside classic visual appeal, and solid-shaft pots contribute smooth, consistent control operation. The carefully aged chrome and nickel hardware completes the relic appearance while enhancing the instrument’s broken-in character. Supplied with a Fender Custom Shop tweed case and official certificate, this limited-edition Strat is built for professional players, collectors and vintage Fender enthusiasts alike.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Limited Edition '50s Strat Relic, Aged Candy Apple Red
- Product Code: 9235700198 #R1476127861510
Body
- Body Material: Off-Centre Two-Piece Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Finish: Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Colour: Super Aged Candy Apple Red
- Pickguard: Gold Relic Aluminium 8-Hole
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Quarter-Sawn Maple
- Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose
- Neck Shape: 11/56 Off-Centre V
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
- Nut Width: 1.685"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Side Dots: Black Micarta
- Position Markers: Black Micarta
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: RSD Strat Tremolo Relic
- Tuners: Vintage Fender Logo White Button
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel Relic
- Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound 11/56 Strat Relic
- Middle Pickup: Hand-Wound 11/56 Strat Middle Relic
- Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound 11/56 Strat Bridge Relic
- Controls: Vintage Modified Strat #2 Wiring with 5-Way CRL Switch
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed Case
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