Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster 56 Journeyman Ash Green Metallic #CZ581773
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Fender Custom Shop
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A Custom Shop Tribute to Early 50s Stratocasters
Conceived by the Custom Shop, this Stratocaster draws inspiration from 1956 by adopting historical codes: lightweight ash, one-piece maple neck, and vintage hardware. The "Journeyman" relic simulates years of play without excess, while the "Green Metallic" hue adds a boutique touch that enhances the nitro lacquer's reflections.
Who Is This Stratocaster For?
Ideal for the intermediate to professional guitarist, it excels in blues, vintage rock, country, surf, and funk. The "Soft V" profile offers a natural thumb rest and excellent chord support, while the compound radius ensures clean and precise bends on the higher frets.
The Sound
The ash body provides attack and definition, with precise highs and a firm low end. Combined with the maple neck, it delivers the crystalline "chime" typical of 50s Strats. The Hand-Wound 55 Single-Coil pickups offer a dynamic snap, responsive to finger and pick nuances. The RWRP middle pickup significantly reduces noise in combinations, and the Volume plus two tone controls allow for a range from sharp twang to a rounder clean tone. The six-screw synchronized tremolo provides that elastic rebound and vintage sustain, perfect for subtle and expressive vibratos.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Choose a nickel string set 10-46 suited for the long scale length, an adjustable capo covering 7.25" to 9.5" radii, a Strat-format ABS flight case for the road (a Deluxe hard case is already included), and a 6.35 mm jack cable of quality to preserve the clarity of the single-coils.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Scalloped | Double |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Green |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Body | 2-piece ash with offset joint | Tuners | vintage-style |
| Finish | "Journeyman Relic" (nitro "Flash Coat" lacquer with aging) | Pickguard | 1-ply "Parchment" |
| Wood | maple | Configuration | SSS |
| Profile | 1954 "Soft V" | Pickups | Hand-Wound 55 Single-Coil Strat (neck), Hand-Wound 55 Single-Coil Strat RWRP (middle), Hand-Wound 55 Single-Coil Strat (bridge) |
| Radius | vintage compound 7.25" to 9.5" (184 mm to 241 mm) | Controls | 1 master volume, 2 tone controls (T1 neck, T2 middle) |
| Frets | Jescar Medium Vintage (47095) | Weight | 3.30 kg |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Included accessories | Deluxe hard case, strap, certificate of authenticity |
| Bridge | Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Hand-Wound 55 pickups on this Stratocaster offer?
The two-piece ash body and maple neck provide a defined attack, with precise highs and a firm low end. The three Hand-Wound 55 Single-Coil pickups deliver dynamic snap, while the RWRP middle pickup reduces noise in combined positions.
Is the 1954 Soft V neck suitable for bends?
The one-piece maple neck features a 1954 "Soft V" profile, designed to offer natural thumb support. The compound radius progresses from 7.25" to 9.5", or 184 to 241 mm. Jescar Medium Vintage 47095 frets facilitate bending in the higher registers.
What is the Journeyman Relic Green Metallic finish?
The Journeyman Relic finish combines a nitro Flash Coat lacquer with moderate aging on an Ash Green Metallic color.
What vibrato is equipped on this Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster 56?
The Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge uses six-screw mounting. It allows subtle and expressive vibratos, with the elastic rebound characteristic of vintage tremolos.
Which accessories are included and which strings are recommended?
A Deluxe hard case and strap are included with the instrument. A nickel string set gauged 10-46 is recommended for its 25.5" (648 mm) scale length.
