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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) -
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: Aged Faded Fiesta Red; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Tomatillo; 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) -
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: HLE gold; Pickups: handwound Bone Tone; 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: 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: Tomatillo Green; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Tomatillo; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
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Here's a great chance to save some big bucks on a unique build ... Fender Custom Shop Master Builder David Brown built this one of a kind 50s Strat relic for Fender's 2023 dealer showcase. He chose a gorgeous flame maple neck, paired it with an alder body, first shooting daphne blue then covering it with a super cool rare color called Irish pub green, with some of the blue peeking through. Add gold hardware, a set of coveted Josefina Ybarra hand wound left handed 58 Strat pickups, comfortable 10/56 V carve with medium jumbo 6150 frets, cream knobs and pickup covers and a black pickguard, and you have a guitar that's just over 7 1/4 pounds with tone for days. With hardshell case, MasterBuilt certificate of authenticity, and Custom Shop Strat. Terrific guitar. Condition:Relic; Body: Alder; Neck: Flame Maple, 10/56 V (.880-.980), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Irish Pub Green; Pickups: handwound Josefina 58 Strat; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
The J-45 is a tonal standard, and this new 60s J-45 Original puts it right in your hands. Handsome wine red finish and an adjustable saddle makes setup a breeze. Plays beautifully. Really nice guitar. Gibson sez: "When you listen to a Gibson round-shoulder acoustic, you will notice that it responds exactly to the player's style and technique - powerful one moment, soft and mellow the next. This 60s J-45 Original offers a period-correct 1 11/16’’ nut width, allowing for comfortable fingering in any position along the mahogany neck. The easily-adjustable saddle can be fine-tuned to players' unique string action preference. The new 60s J-45 Original features double antiqued binding, Grover strap cream button tuners, and our famous white pickguard. Hardshell case included." Condition: New; Top: Sitka; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Mahogany, rosewood fretboard; Nut: 1 11/16; Width: 16; Depth: 4 3/4; Scale: 24.75; Binding: Ivoroid; Purfling: w/b/w; Rosette: w/b/w -
This left-handed National M-1 Tricone resophonic guitar delivers the unmistakable sound of a Tricone with the warmth of wood. The lightweight laminated mahogany body is highlighted by a sturdy wood sound well and hand-painted steel cover plate. The mahogany neck clears 12 frets to the body and features an ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard complete with inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers. Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open gear. Made in the USA. Two-year warranty and a hardshell case. Condition: New; Top: Mahogany; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Honduras mahogany, ebony fretboard, ivoroid binding; Resonator: Three 6 inchalloy cones; Bridge: Aluminum T bridge; Nut: 1.825bone; Width: 14.25; Depth: 3.125; Scale: 25 21/32; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course); List: $3700 -
New for 2023, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the '59 250K Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic. 65 years after the model debuted in 1958, this striking 1959 model is loaded with looks, sound and vibe that expertly evoke the Jazzmaster in its original era, plus some modern modification discerning players will appreciate. The sleek two-piece select ash body wears a Closet Classic lacquer finish in desert sand. This special treatment imparts the look of a guitar that has changed hands or been handed down over the years, mostly played around the house and the occasional jam session or weekend gig. This generally well-cared-for look includes light finish checking. The look of a very lucky find, in short. The 5/4 quartersawn maple neck has a '62-style Jazzmaster "C" profile, topped by a compound 7.25-9.5"-radius flat-lam AAA rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium vintage (47095) frets and a bone nut. To add more vintage flair, there's a single-ply gold anodized aluminum pickguard (a prized early Jazzmaster appointment), two Custom Shop hand-wound '62 Jazzmaster Pickups with a three-way pickup switch, vintage dual-circuit (lead/rhythm) wiring and, in a special modern touch, 250k volume and tone potentiometers that enhance tone and playability. Other premium features include a Fender "floating vibrato" tailpiece with a modern Custom Shop RSD (Research Special Design) bridge for greater sustain and tuning stability, vintage-style tuners, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, closet classic; Body: Ash; Neck: Riftsawn maple, 62 Jazzmaster profile (.820/.900), 7.25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Desert sand; Pickups: handwound Jazzmaster flat magnet; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
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Here's a gently used 2023 Fender Custom Shop 61 Tele relic in a beautifully checked Aztec gold metallic finish. Comfortable 60s Oval C carve on a quartersawn maple neck with AAA rosewood fingerboard, 6105 frets, mint green pickguard, handwound Original Blackguard at the bridge and handwound Twisted Tele pickup at the neck. Great tones. With hardshell case, certificate of authenticity and Fender Custom Shop strap.Condition: Relic; Body: Alder; Color: Aztec Gold; Neck: 60 Style Oval C (.790/.930); Pickups: Handwound Twisted Tele (neck), handwound Original Blackguard (bridge); Scale: 25.5 -
Here's a limited edition Fender Custom Shop 50s Twisted Tele Custom in an aged Tahitian Coral finish, light Journeyman relic, ash body, comfortable 57 Soft V profile neck (AA flame), 6105 frets, compound 7.25-9.5 radius, bone nut, with handwound Twisted Tele pickups and reverse angle bridge pickup. Great tone. With hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, strap and warranty. Great Telecaster. Condition: New, relic; Body: Ash; Neck: 57 Soft V profile (.850-.990), 7.25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Aged Tahitian Coral; Pickups: handwound Twisted Tele; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
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Here’s a gorgeous lefty James Trussart SteelCaster, dragon engraved, rust on cream with engraved headcap and pickguard, perforated body, 62 maple neck with rosewood fretboard, Arcane Tele Bridge and a Arcane Wide Range Humbucker neck pickup. Neck pickup has a coil tap. Great neck and tone, it just sings. The hollow metal bodies on these guitars give them a great, spanky tone with great resonance, and the action and neck is superb. James Trussart’s guitars are owned and played by many of the best pro guitarists — Keith Richards, Rich Robinson (Black Crowes), Bobby Weir, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Steve Earle and Mike Campbell, to name a few. Hardshell case, certificate of authenticity and warranty.
Condition: New; Body: Steel, perforated back, maple 62 neck with rosewood fingboard; Color: Rust on Cream, engraved dragon and headcap; Pickups: Arcane Tele Bridge, Arcane Wide Range humbucker neck; Scale: 25.5 -
Here's a beautiful Fender Custom Shop 54 Tele in natural blonde, with a relic finish, ash body, stout custom 54 U profile neck, 6105 frets, compound 7.25-9.5 radius, bone nut, with handwound loaded NoCaster pickups. She sings. With hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, strap and warranty. Great Telecaster. Condition: New, relic; Body: Ash; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 54 U profile (.940-.970), 7.25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Natural blonde; Pickups: handwound loaded NoCaster; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
1957 was a great year for the Stratocaster, and this Fender Custom Shop limited edition Journeyman (light) relic 57 Strat is a terrific example. Comfortable 57 Soft V neck profile with a 9.5 radius, narrow-tall 6105 frets with a heavy relic neck, and Fat 50s handwound pickups. Also includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, relic; Body: Alder; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 57 soft V profile (.850-.990), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Aged Sonic Blue; Pickups: handwound Fat 50s; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
1957 was a great year for the Stratocaster, and this Fender Custom Shop limited edition Journeyman (light) relic 57 Strat is a terrific example. Comfortable 57 Soft V neck profile with a 9.5 radius, narrow-tall 6105 frets with a heavy relic neck, and Fat 50s handwound pickups. Also includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, relic; Body: Alder; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 57 soft V profile (.850-.990), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Super faded aged shell pink; Pickups: handwound Fat 50s; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here’s a Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 from Lefty Guitars Only’s latest Wood Library run. This one has a spectacular flamed maple top, African Blackwood fretboard, stained curly maple neck, swamp ash body and old-school bird inlays in green ripple abalone. Autumn Sky finish. I chose 58/15 LT pickups for these guitars. 5-way switching, pattern thin neck. Magnificent guitar, lifetime warranty. Condition: New; Body: Swamp ash with figured carved maple top; Neck: Curly maple, pattern thin carve, African Blackwood fretboard; Color: Autmn Sky; Pickups: PRS 58/15 LT; Scale: 25; Lefthanded guitar (of course) -
Here’s a Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 from Lefty Guitars Only’s latest Wood Library run. This one has a unique quilted maple top with a wide curl to it, figured ziricote fretboard, roasted curly maple neck, figured African ribbon mahogany body and old-school bird inlays in green ripple abalone. Orange Tiger finish. I chose 58/15 LT pickups for these guitars. 5-way switching, pattern thin neck. Magnificent guitar, lifetime warranty. Condition: New; Body: Mahogany with figured carved maple top; Neck: Roasted curly maple, pattern thin carve, ziricote fretboard; Color: Orange Tiger; Pickups: PRS 58/15 LT; Scale: 25; Lefthanded guitar (of course)
