{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-limited-edition-1959-stratocaster-relic-super-faded-aged-shell-pink","title":"Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1959 Stratocaster Relic Super Faded Aged Shell Pink","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Fender Custom Shop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/fendercustomshop.jpg?3049666775491753384\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cheader data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuper Faded Aged Shell Pink '59 Strat Relic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-product-desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEver since the Stratocaster debuted in 1954, it has evolved, even in the earliest days.  1959 saw some important changes to the Stratocaster, mainly in the addition of a rosewood fretboard.  It also brought a new neck shape, differently voiced pickups, and new color options.  As music progressed during this era, so did Leo Fender's finest creation.  The Strat has continued to change over the years, but for many, stepping back to how it was done in the last year of the 50's is the way to go.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is a fine testament to these innovations, featuring a two-piece select alder body that has been hand-selected to be lightweight, a rift-sawn maple neck with a 60's style Oval \"C\" neck shape, and all of the correct vintage hardware.  The neck is topped with a AAA Rosewood (flat lam) fretboard.  We went with a 9.5\" radius and Jumbo (6100) frets for easy playing and bending - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled guitars out of the Custom Shop.  While the guitar is a Journeyman Relic, we had the neck given a Heavy Relic treatment, to maximize the \"broken in\" feel that players love.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-product-desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-product-desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e As for the color, this isn't just Shell Pink - it's Super Faded Aged Shell Pink.  As the title suggests, the result is a \"muted\" and faded look that gives the appearance of a guitar that has been aging gracefully for the last 60 years, morphing into an entirely different color of its own.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe didn't want to keep this one too traditional, so we went with a different set of pickups - the handwound Custom Texas Specials.  Nothing beats these for searing single-coil tone.  These pickups are over-wound for increased output, with great midrange bite with crystalline highs and tight bass.  It's all about how they are made in the Custom Shop:  enamel-coated magnet wire for warm vintage tone, staggered pole pieces for balanced output, Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and enhanced dynamics, cloth wire and fiber bobbin and a reverse-wound middle pickup to eliminate hum.  We also chose the Vintage Modified # 2 wiring setup.  This features a master volume, tone # 1 (neck \u0026amp; middle pickups), and tone # 2 (bridge) with treble bleed (for keeping mids and rolling off highs without adding bass).  This guitar sounds downright amazing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-product-desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-product-desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther features include an American Vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and a single-ply parchment pickguard. Also includes a period correct Custom Shop tweed hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCome to Truetone Music to check out this amazing Strat, or order here right now for it to be sent straight to your home.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-row gmail-ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 7.6 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerial # CZ580133\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart # 9231012828\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Package: Journeyman Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish: Nitro Lacquer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor:  Super Faded Aged Shell Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePickguard: Single Ply Parchment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody: 2 Piece Select Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:  Deep Body Contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Maple Rift Sawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTint: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Heavy Relic Back of Neck; Fret Ghosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Shape: 60's Style Oval \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFretboard: Flat Lam AAA Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDots: Micarta White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFretwire: Jumbo 6100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRadius: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret:  .790\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret:  .930\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Nut Width: 1.650\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Butt Width: 2.200\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBone Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Pickup:  Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special RWRP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge Pickup:  Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWiring: Vintage Modified # 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware: Chrome\/Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuners: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge: American Vintage\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck plate: Limited Edition Custom Shop Logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase: Custom Shop Deluxe Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42811422081267,"sku":"00FCS272","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/FenLRG_a28daf7f-293c-48ef-9c4d-5940f2867b19.jpg?v=1737710584","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/fender-custom-shop-limited-edition-1959-stratocaster-relic-super-faded-aged-shell-pink","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}