Fender custom shop 1955 Stratocaster HVREL GH WBL MBTK Heavy Relic Masterbuilt Todd Krause
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Your instrument will not only be inspected by our experienced technicians but also perfectly set up for you. Whether string action, intonation or fine-tuning – we make sure your new instrument is ready to play straight away. And if you have questions or need adjustments, we're here for you after the purchase to ensure everything is exactly as you want it.
Introducing: Your dream instrument from Fender
All the information to help you decide
- Strings: 6 string
- Masterbuilder: Todd Krause
- Country of Origin: USA
- Strings thickness ex factory: .010 - .046
- Factory Stringing: Fender Nickel Plated Steel
- Technology: Solid Body
- Body Shape: ST-Style
- Body Material: Ash
- Body finish: High Gloss
- Neck: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Profile: 10/56 V
- Neck finish: Gloss aged
- Fretboard: Maple
- Fretboard radius: 9,5"
- Fretboard Inlays: Dot inlays
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut material: Bone
- Frets: 21
- Fret material: Nickel silver
- Neck construction: Bolt on neck
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Pickup Configuration: S-S-S (3x Single Coil)
- Neck Pickup: Fender Handwound 50s NOS
- Middle Pickup: Fender Handwound 50s NOS
- Bridge Pickup: Fender Handwound 50s NOS
- Pickup Cover: Aged White
- Pickup Selector Switch: 5-way switch
- Pickup type: passive
- Controls: 1x volume, 2x tone
- Hardware: Nickel – aged
- Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
- Translation: 1:14
- Pickguard: White 1-Ply
- Pot Caps: Aged White Soft Touch Knobs
- Bridge / Tremolo: Fender American Vintage
- Color/ Finish: White Blonde
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Aging: Heavy Relic
- Includes: Original Fender case, certificate
The Masterbuilder: Todd Krause
Todd Krause has crafted exquisite custom instruments for numerous of the world's greatest artists, including Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Robbie Robertson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robin Trower, Roger Waters and many others.
He began his training as a luthier in early 1981 at Jackson/Charvel Guitars. Todd joined Fender in 1991 and progressed steadily through various positions, including builder of one-off instruments, model maker for research and development and wood machining technician. In 1997 he was appointed a Custom Shop Master Builder and has since created countless unique instruments that all embody his personal design philosophy.
About Fender
To make a Fender instrument available to everyone, they are offered in different price ranges. The subsidiary Squier sells affordable, Far East-made models built to original specifications with Fender know-how in the background. An affordable, "real" Fender can be found in the series made in Mexico. The classic original Fender instruments, such as the American Pro series, are made in the USA. For lovers of hand-built instruments and guitars with vintage flair there is the Fender Custom Shop, where you can even have a guitar built completely to your own specifications.
But Fender is not only known and appreciated for its instruments, it is also famous for various amplifiers such as the Deluxe Reverb, the Princeton, the Champion, the Blues Junior and the Fender Rumble bass amp range. Fender now also offers a wide range of guitar accessories like strings, picks, cables, straps, cases, tuners and care products, as well as spare parts and pickups, plus accessories and merchandising. You can of course find all of this at the music shop you trust – session in Frankfurt and Walldorf!
Custom Reserve - Only the finest from session!
At Custom Reserve by session you'll find hand-picked Custom Shop instruments. Whether you're looking for guitars, basses or other masterpieces, with us you'll discover the best creations the market has to offer. Every instrument, like this gem from Fender, is personally inspected and selected by us to guarantee you an unparalleled playing experience.
What are you waiting for?
Remember, it's the only one.
Our Custom Shop instruments are not mass-produced but true works of art, crafted with meticulous handwork. They not only offer superior tone and outstanding playability, but are also visually unique collector's items that stand for individuality and exclusivity. This Fender custom shop 1955 Stratocaster HVREL GH WBL MBTK Heavy Relic Masterbuilt Todd Krause is no exception.
With over 40 years of experience and one of the largest selections of Custom Shop instruments in Europe, you can trust that every single piece meets the highest quality standards. At Custom Reserve we place the greatest importance on offering you only the finest instruments – hand-selected and perfectly set up, exclusively for you.
Use our expertise and take advantage of our help. We'll find your dream instrument together!
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