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Fender custom shop 1955 Stratocaster HVREL GH WBL MBTK Heavy Relic Masterbuilt Todd Krause

Hand-picked

Every instrument you find with us has been carefully and lovingly selected by our experts. We understand how important choosing the right instrument is, and we're here to help anytime – with real expertise and a passion for music. People who share your enthusiasm and help you every step of the way work here.

Best Service

Our service doesn't stop at the sale. If you have questions, run into problems or just need some advice, we're always here for you. No robots, no automated replies – with us you talk to real people who listen and work with you to find the best solution. Your satisfaction drives us, and we'll support you every step of your musical journey.

Perfectly set up

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.

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Introducing: Your dream instrument from Fender

We know what it means to find the instrument of your dreams. And we also know that first impressions count. That's why all instruments with us are re-checked and perfectly set up for you before shipping. Including this little gem.

All the information to help you decide

General Information
  • Strings: 6 string
  • Masterbuilder: Todd Krause
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Strings thickness ex factory: .010 - .046
  • Factory Stringing: Fender Nickel Plated Steel
Body
  • Technology: Solid Body
  • Body Shape: ST-Style
  • Body Material: Ash
  • Body finish: High Gloss
Neck
  • 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)
Electronics
  • 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
  • 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
Finish
  • Color/ Finish: White Blonde
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Aging: Heavy Relic
Includes
  • 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.

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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!

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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.

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Why Custom Reserve?

Handverlesen


Hand-picked

Every guitar and bass is personally selected by us. In many cases we coordinate the individual specifications with the manufacturer down to the last detail.

Expertise


Expertise

We look back on over 40 years of experience. This is reflected in the quality of our advice and one of the largest Custom Shop exhibitions in Europe.

WYSIWYG


WYSIWYG

In other words: What you see is what you get. The images on each product show exactly the instrument you'll receive if you decide to buy.

Topfotografie


Top photography

All instruments in our Custom Reserve are photographed in our in-house studio with professional equipment so that no detail is hidden.

Einstellungssache


It's all in the setup

Before an instrument reaches you, it often travels long distances. To make sure everything is right when it finally arrives, none of our instruments leaves the house without being carefully adjusted.

Saiten nach Wahl


Strings of your choice

Although all Custom Shop guitars are fitted with premium strings, we're happy to accommodate requests at purchase and fit your favourite strings. That way we also ensure our setup still fits if unusual string gauges are requested.

Dein Glück


Satisfaction

What ultimately matters to us is that you're happy! That's why we do everything to make the fulfilment of your Custom Shop dream – from the moment the desire arises to the moment you call an instrument your own – a perfect experience. And if questions come up later, we're of course here for you even after the purchase!

Sicher versandt


Safely shipped

To prevent any accidents on the way, every instrument is securely packaged and optimally prepared for transport before being handed to the carrier.

All information about the take-back of old equipment can be found here