Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster 1957 Closet Classic (Sub 7lb)

Description

The perfect Strat for the Clapton fans who don’t want the signature model. This lovely 1957 Closet Classic Strat from 2014 encapsulates the ‘Blackie’ look perfectly while remaining traditional and true to a 1957 model. Once we’d got this one in and had it set up it sprung to life as one of those exceptional guitars. Made in 60^th year of the Strat at the same time the Custom Shop were doing the 60^th Anniversary 1954 models which are arguably some of the best guitars they ever made. This one smacks of a great era in the Custom Shops production standard. It’s very light at under seven pounds! It Features signed hand wound pickups (one Abbey, two Josephina). The finish is very nicely checked and looks very authentic without any heavier relic work. A lovely guitar that we’d be happy to add to the personal collection if it wasn’t already stacked!

Specification

• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Fret Board Radius: 9.5
• Neck Shape: 10/56 V fairly chunky but not huge.
• Number of Frets: 21
• Body: 2 piece ash weight sorted
• Neck: Maple
• Pickups: Handwound Custom Shop signed Fat 50s
• Case: Original Case
• Candy: Mostly there inc cert and original hang tags
• Frets: Medium Jumbo 6105
• Wiring: As per Eric Johnson Strat

Condition

Very good. Frets are full of life, not been used much. Paint chip near to neck pocket area but otherwise in excellent condition. All stock and very tidy overall.

Condition Rating: 9.0 out of 10.

What We've Done

New Strings - daddario 9 - 42

Clean

Fret Level

Fret Dress & Polish

Truss Rod Adjustment

Tremolo Balance & Set Up

Strip Down & Authenticity Check