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Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop Special Edition '58 Compound Radius Stratocaster Relic blends vintage style with modern performance upgrades. Built with a two-piece ash body and finished in Aged Fiesta Red, it delivers bright, resonant tone with classic Strat character. The relic treatment gives it a lightly worn feel and appearance, recreating the look of a well-played original while maintaining the reliability expected from a Custom Shop instrument.
The quartersawn maple neck features a '57 Soft V profile and a compound 9.5 to 12-inch radius, offering a smooth transition between vintage comfort and modern playability. Fitted with hand-wound '58 Strat pickups, it produces clear, articulate tones with plenty of dynamic response. Combined with vintage-style hardware and a five-way switching system, this model offers versatile performance suited to a wide range of styles.
Product Ref: 367229
This Stratocaster draws heavily from late '50s design while incorporating subtle updates that improve overall performance. The two-piece ash body provides a bright, lively tonal response with strong sustain and clarity. Finished in Aged Fiesta Red, it highlights the natural grain while delivering a worn-in aesthetic that feels authentic without being overdone. The relic treatment recreates the look of years of use, adding character while preserving structural integrity. It’s a balanced approach that gives you vintage style with modern reliability and consistency.
Equipped with hand-wound ’58 Strat pickups, this model delivers the unmistakable clarity and articulation associated with classic Fender tones. These pickups offer bright highs, defined lows, and a slightly scooped midrange that works well across a variety of styles. Clean tones feel open and expressive, while driven sounds retain detail without becoming muddy. The vintage modified wiring and five-way switch expand tonal flexibility, allowing you to move easily between traditional Strat sounds and more blended positions.
The compound radius fingerboard moves from 9.5 inches near the nut to 12 inches higher up the neck, offering a more versatile playing experience. This design retains the comfortable feel of vintage instruments for chord work while allowing smoother bends and improved control for lead playing. The narrow tall frets add precision and make it easier to articulate notes cleanly. Combined with the Soft V neck profile, it creates a playing surface that feels familiar but performs at a higher level.
High-quality hardware ensures consistent performance across different playing environments. The vintage-style Strat bridge and tremolo system provide expressive vibrato while maintaining tuning stability. Vintage tuners offer accurate adjustments, while the overall setup supports solid sustain and precise intonation. The classic control layout remains intuitive, giving you easy access to volume and tone shaping. Built with Custom Shop attention to detail, this model delivers dependable performance with a timeless look and feel.