Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster - Rosewood

Your Fender Custom Shop Guitar, Expertly Prepared – Only From an Official Main Dealer

When you choose a Fender Custom Shop guitar, you're investing in the very best of Fender’s world-class craftsmanship—masterbuilt precision, premium tonewoods, and iconic heritage. When you buy from the UK’s No.1 official dealer, you also get the service, expertise, and personal support worthy of an instrument of this calibre.

Why Buy Your Fender Custom Shop From Us?

FREE Professional Setup – Every Custom Shop guitar receives a full inspection and bespoke setup from our in-house technicians. Your new Fender arrives playing beautifully, with perfect action and intonation tailored for maximum performance.

Exclusive & Dealer-Select Builds – As a main dealer, we offer special-order specs, limited runs, and rare pieces you simply won’t find elsewhere. If you’re searching for something specific, just ask—we can often source or commission it for you.

Priority Access to New & Rare Stock – Want first refusal on incoming Masterbuilt or limited-edition instruments? Contact us and we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on the next big arrival.

Factory-Backed Warranty & Aftercare – Full peace of mind with official Fender Custom Shop support through an authorized channel.

Special Offers & Flexible Finance – Enjoy exclusive promotions, trade-ins, and tailored finance options. Get in touch and we’ll walk you through the best choices for your budget.

Whether you're after a period-correct Time Machine model, a Team Built workhorse, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Fender Custom Shop guitar we sell is expertly set up and ready to inspire from day one.

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1959 was a pivotal year in the annals of Stratocaster® history. It was the first year that modern features, such as rosewood fingerboards and the now-iconic 3-Color Sunburst finish made their initial appearance. The Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster® sports both a flat-laminated rosewood fingerboard and your choice of Chocolate Three-Color Sunburst, Faded Aged Sonic Blue or Fiesta Red finishes, as well as some other cool and rare features from the Stratocaster's formative years. The flash-coat lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe more freely and organically for singing sustain and warm tone. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than regular vintage and very comfortable to play.

Other features found on this guitar include a 2-piece select alder body, tinted rift-sawn maple neck with '59 "C"-shaped neck profile, 21 medium vintage frets, Custom Shop hand-wound '59 Strat® single-coil pickups, 5-way switch, vintage wiring, 3-ply mint green nitrocellulose pickguard, American Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, bone nut, wing string tree and vintage-style tuning machines.

The Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster® is the legendary guitar you know and love infused with '59 mojo. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

Neck
Headstock1950's Small
Neck MaterialRift Sawn Maple
Neck FinishFlash Coat Lacquer
Neck Shape1959 "C"
Neck Thickness1st -.790"; 12th - .980"
Neck Butt Width2.200"
Neck Thickness 12th Fret.980"
Fingerboard Radius7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
Fingerboard Material3A Rosewood
Position InlaysVintage Clay Dot
Number of Frets21
Truss RodVintage-Style Heel Adjust
Truss Rod NutVintage-Style Slotted
String NutBone
Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
Nut MaterialBone
Fret SizeMedium Vintage
Scale Length25.5" (648 mm)

Body
Body2-Piece Select Alder
Body FinishFlash Coat Lacquer
Body ShapeStratocaster®
Body StyleSolid Body
Body Material2-Piece Select Alder

Hardware
BridgeAmerican Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Tremolo BlockCold Rolled Steel
Pickguard3-Ply Mint Green
Control KnobsVintage White Plastic
Switch TipVintage White
Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
String TreesSingle-Wing
StringsFender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Tremolo Arm'50s Vintage Style
Neck Plate4-Bolt
Strap ButtonsVintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge PickupCustom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat®
Middle PickupCustom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat®
Neck PickupCustom Shop Hand-Wound '59 Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup ConfigurationSSS
ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Switching5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup