In the formative years following the Stratocaster's groundbreaking debut in 1954, it saw slight tweaks and modifications that helped firmly establish its legacy as the finest electric guitar ever made. The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster has some cool, rare features that we feel represent the best of the origins of the Strat® and gives you a glimpse into the innovations that were crucial in its development. The NOS flash-coat lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe and shows some of the natural grain through its finish. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than standard vintage size and very comfortable to play. Other features found on this guitar include Closet Classic hardware, a 2-piece ash body, tinted maple rift-sawn neck with a '54 "U"-shaped neck profile, 21 medium vintage frets, hand-wound '55 Strat pickups with transitional '54 covers, 5-way switch, vintage wiring, hardtail bridge, bone nut, round string tree and vintage-style tuning machines. The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster is the legendary guitar you know and love with some rare "what could have been" flair. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity. Condition: NOS; Body: Ash; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 54 U (.900-.970), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: White Blonde; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound 55 Strat; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)

The Limited Edition ’55 Bone Tone Strat harkens back to an archetypal year for the Strat, with modified vintage-style features, gold hardware and added custom appointments. The two-piece ash body wears a relic lacquer finish, while the tinted one-piece 2A flame maple neck has a comfortable ’54 Strat “soft V” profile, vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25”-9.5”) and 21 narrow tall frets. Master designed hand-wound Bone Tone pickups provide plenty of headroom with fewer turns of heavy formvar wire, beveled alnico 2 magnets and ’54 pickup covers. The five-way switch is connected to “½ blender” wiring, which lets the neck pickup be blended in positions 1 and 2. Other features include an eight-hole gold anodized pickguard, Custom Shop vintage-style synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and a vintage-style disc string tree with metal spacer. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, relic; Body: Ash; Neck: AA flamed maple, 54 Strat Soft V profile (.900-.985), Compound 7.25-9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Honey Blonde; Pickups: handwound Bone Tone; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)

Combining vintage style with modern luxuries, the Limited Edition Tomatillo Tele uses underwound Tomatillo Tele pickups with Alnico 2 magnets to deliver sweet, flavorful tone. The combination of a two-piece select ash body with a one-piece rift-sawn maple neck is perfect for allowing all the subtle nuances of the pickups to shine through while playing. The neck features a ’57-style “soft V” profile, a vintage compound radius fingerboard (7.25”- 9.5”), and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. The Tomatillos are wired up to a ’51 Modified Nocaster wiring with a blender pot instead of a master tone. A Fat ’50s control assembly ships in the case for those who prefer that sound and style. Additional features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, reverse-angle Nocaster bridge with compensated RSD brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disc string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Ash; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 57 Style Soft V (.940-.970), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Natural blonde; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Tomatillo; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)

Combining vintage style with modern luxuries, the Limited Edition Tomatillo Tele uses underwound Tomatillo Tele pickups with Alnico 2 magnets to deliver sweet, flavorful tone. The combination of a two-piece select ash body with a one-piece rift-sawn maple neck is perfect for allowing all the subtle nuances of the pickups to shine through while playing. The neck features a ’57-style “soft V” profile, a vintage compound radius fingerboard (7.25”- 9.5”), and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. The Tomatillos are wired up to a ’51 Modified Nocaster wiring with a blender pot instead of a master tone. A Fat ’50s control assembly ships in the case for those who prefer that sound and style. Additional features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, reverse-angle Nocaster bridge with compensated RSD brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disc string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Ash; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 57 Style Soft V (.940-.970), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Natural blonde; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Tomatillo; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)

Here's a nice lefty limited edition Fender Custom Shop 68 Strat in a lightly aged Journeyman Relic ice blue metallic finish, beautifully checked and seldom seen.  Handwound BoneTone pickups, 7.25-9.5 compound radius, quartersawn maple neck with a 69 U carve and large headstock, 6105 frets, Schaller F tuners, and 5 way switching.  Great tone. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Alder; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 69 Strat U profile (.850-.910), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: ice blue metallic; Pickups: handwound Bone Tone; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)

Here's a gorgeous Fender Custom Shop 64 Journeyman relic Strat in a faded aged sonic blue finish. Handwound Custom Shop Texas Special pickups, AAA dark rosewood fretboard, 6105 frets, 9 .5 radius and a comfortable 63 C carve on a AA flamed maple neck. Just over 7.5 pounds. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, light relic; Body: Alder; Neck: Quartersawn AA flamed maple, 63 C profile (.810-.970), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Faded Aged Sonic Blue; Pickups: handwound Texas Specials; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)

Here's a nice lefty Fender Custom Shop 66 Strat in a lightly aged Candy Apple Red Deluxe Closet Classic finish (beautifully checked finish and lightly aged hardware and neck back but no dents, scratches, etc).  Handwound vintage 65 Strat pickups, 9.5 radius, quartersawn maple neck, pearl dots, round lam rosewood fretboard and 5 way switching.  Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Alder; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 66 Strat Oval C profile (.840-.974), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: aged Candy Apple Red; Pickups: handwound Vintage 65 Strat; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)

Here's a new Fender Custom Shop 58 Strat Journeyman relic in an eye-catching Inca silver  finish, lightly reliced, with Custom Shop 50s Strat pickups, a comfortable 10/56 V neck carve (.880 and .980), 9.5 radius, vintage upgrade 45085 frets. Also includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Terrific Strat. Note that the lighting I use tends to over emphasize the checking on metallic finishes, so the shot of the two guitars side by side is more indicative. As is this: Condition: Light (Journeyman) relic; Body: Alder; Neck: maple, 10/56 V profile, 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Inca Silver; Pickups: Custom Shop 50s Strat; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)