Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Relic Black AAA Maple Neck w/case

Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Relic

Black, AAA Flame Maple Neck 

Key Features:

• Body: 2-piece select ash, nitrocellulose lacquer, Relic finish in Black

• Neck: AAA flame maple, 1957 “Soft V” profile, medium tint nitro, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets

• Fingerboard: One-piece maple, 9.5" radius, 1.650" bone nut, black micarta dot inlays

• Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Strat single-coils (neck, middle, bridge)

• Electronics: Vintage Modified #1 Strat wiring, 5-way switch, white relic’d knobs

• Hardware: American Vintage Strat synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage tuners, chrome/nickel hardware

• Pickguard: Single-ply parchment, relic’d

• Strings: .010–.046

• Case: Fender Custom Shop hardshell case (included)

• Weight: 7lbs 10oz

Own a piece of Fender history with the Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Relic, finished in sleek Black and loaded with a AAA flame maple neck. This Custom Shop masterpiece authentically recreates a late-’50s Stratocaster—delivering the worn-in vibe, resonant tone, and smooth playability that vintage lovers crave.

The lightweight 2-piece ash body is coated in a thin, relic’d nitro lacquer for classic looks and maximum resonance. The AAA-grade flame maple neck is carved to an inviting 1957 “Soft V” profile, and finished with a medium vintage tint. Its comfortable one-piece maple fingerboard features a 9.5" radius, 21 narrow tall frets, black micarta dot inlays, and a 1.650" bone nut for classic feel and effortless playability.

Under the hood, a trio of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Strat pickups deliver legendary Stratocaster clarity—crystal-clear cleans, glassy mids, and punchy lows. Paired with Vintage Modified #1 wiring and a 5-way switch, this Strat covers authentic vintage tones with enhanced versatility for the modern player.

Vintage-inspired hardware includes an American Vintage synchronized tremolo, period-correct tuners, and a single-ply parchment relic’d pickguard. All chrome/nickel parts are lightly aged to match the guitar’s broken-in look. The instrument ships factory-strung with .010–.046 strings and includes a premium Fender Custom Shop hardshell case.

For those seeking genuine vintage Strat tone, feel, and style—with the reliability of a modern Custom Shop build—the 1957 Stratocaster Relic in Black is a must-have addition to any collection.

Secure your Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Relic today and experience the ultimate in classic Fender craftsmanship and playability.