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Key Features
- Actual guitar photographed
- Custom Shop relic finish with wide fade two-tone sunburst look
- Compound radius neck improves bends and upper fret comfort
- Hand-wound '58 pickups deliver classic Strat sparkle and clarity
- Soft V neck profile gives a natural, vintage-style grip
Fender Custom Shop Special Edition '58 Compound Radius Stratocaster Relic, Wide Fade 2tsb Overview
The Fender Custom Shop Special Edition '58 Compound Radius Stratocaster Relic is a refined vintage-style Strat that blends authentic '50s character with modern playability. Built from a two-piece ash body and finished in a wide fade two-colour sunburst relic lacquer, it captures the worn-in look of a well-loved original while retaining the precision of a Custom Shop build. Its hand-wound '58 Strat pickups deliver the unmistakable chime, bite, and clarity that define classic Strat tone, responding smoothly to changes in pick attack and volume for a dynamic and expressive playing experience.
The quartersawn maple neck features a 57-style soft V profile paired with a 9.5" to 12" compound radius, making it comfortable for chords while allowing cleaner bends higher up the neck. Narrow tall frets provide a precise feel under the fingers, while vintage-style hardware, a bone nut, and 5-way switching complete the traditional spec. Supplied with a tweed Custom Shop case, this Strat offers the feel of a broken-in '50s instrument with the versatility and consistency needed for modern performance and recording work.
Product Ref: 367231
Full Description
View Full DescriptionRelic finish with vintage presence
This Stratocaster delivers the visual and tactile appeal of a genuine late '50s instrument, thanks to its detailed relic treatment and wide fade two-colour sunburst finish. The lacquer has been carefully aged to replicate years of natural wear, creating subtle checking, worn edges, and hardware patina that feel convincingly authentic. Combined with the ash body’s natural resonance and snap, it offers both the look and response players expect from a well-played vintage Strat, without sacrificing the reliability of a modern Custom Shop build.
Compound radius for smoother playing
The compound radius fingerboard, ranging from 9.5" to 12", offers a practical improvement from the classic Strat design. Lower frets retain a comfortable curve for chord work, while the flatter upper register makes bends smoother and more controlled. Narrow tall 6105 frets add precision and clarity, letting notes ring out cleanly without excessive effort. It’s a subtle but effective upgrade that enhances playability while keeping the overall feel rooted firmly in vintage territory.
Hand-wound '58 Strat tone
Equipped with hand-wound '58 Strat pickups, this guitar produces the articulate, glassy tones that made the Strat famous. The neck and middle pickups offer warmth and clarity for rhythm playing, while the bridge adds a sharper edge for leads and driven tones. With a 5-way CRL switch and vintage modified wiring, you can easily access all the classic sounds that made the Stratocaster one of the most iconic and consistently popular electric guitars ever made.
Soft V neck for classic feel
The 57-style soft V neck profile provides a comfortable and supportive shape that suits a wide range of playing styles. It sits naturally in the hand, especially for players who favour thumb-over techniques, while still allowing smooth movement along the fretboard. The quartersawn maple construction adds stability, and the bone nut contributes to reliable tuning and sustain. Combined with vintage-style tuners and tremolo hardware, it delivers a dependable, expressive playing experience rooted in '50s design.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop Special Edition '58 Compound Radius Stratocaster Relic, Wide Fade 2tsb
- Product Code: 9231017011
Body
- Body Wood: 2-piece Ash
- Body Style: '56 Strat
- Finish Type: Relic lacquer
- Finish: Wide Fade 2-Colour Sunburst
- Neck Mount: 4-bolt
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Wood: Quartersawn maple
- Neck Finish: Medium tint nitrocellulose lacquer
- Neck Shape: 57-style soft V
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"–12" compound radius
- Frets: 21 narrow tall 6105
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- 1st Fret Depth: .850"
- 12th Fret Depth: .980"
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel relic
- Bridge: American Vintage Strat bridge relic
- Tuners: Vintage with Fender logo relic
- Pickguard: 54–58 Strat eggshell relic
- Pickups: Hand-wound '58 Strat neck, middle, and bridge
- Controls: Strat vintage modified wiring #2 relic
- Switching: 5-way CRL lever switch
- Pots: 250K 10% taper split
- Strings: .010–.046
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele tweed case
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