Fender Custom Shop ‘58 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Relic, Super Faded Aged Surf Green

Let's delve into the heart of guitar innovation with the Fender Custom Shop ‘58 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Relic in Super Faded Aged Surf Green. This exemplary instrument is a part of the ever-inventive Fender Custom Shop collection, honoring the classic '58 Strat design and marrying it with modern enhancements.

The 2-piece Alder body is both a nod to tradition and a testament to Fender's quest for perfect tone. Light and resonant, this guitar feels just right, while the '57-style deep body contours add an extra level of comfort and classic aesthetic. Over it all is the eye-catching Super Faded Aged Surf Green nitrocellulose gloss finish, which brings a vintage vibe to the guitar’s overall appearance with some to-the-wood play wear and heavy checking throughout.

Moving to the neck we have a 5/4 quarter-sawn maple neck with an unfinished back. This quirky detail, along with the '54 Strat soft "V" profile, offers a unique tactile experience, balancing vintage style with modern playability. The maple fingerboard adds brightness to the overall tonality, and with the fret ghosting, it’s like you’re holding a piece of musical history in your hands.

Each of the three pickups - the bridge, middle, and neck - are hand-wired Strat Fat '50s, supplying a wide range of vintage tones, from warm bluesy grit to clear, sparkling highs. The electronics are rounded out by the Vintage Mod Strat #2 setup and 5-way pickup selector, allowing for precise tone shaping.

The Fender Custom Shop '58 Stratocaster manages to perfectly blend the legacy of the past with the technology of the present. A true testament to the genius and dedication of the artisans at the Fender Custom Shop.