Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Quilted Sapphire Blue Transparent with Hardshell Case

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The Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster represents one of the most influential chapters in electric guitar history, reborn with the precision and artistry of Fender’s Custom Shop. Originally introduced in the mid-1950s, the Stratocaster quickly became a revolutionary instrument thanks to its sleek double-cutaway body, contoured comfort, and three-pickup versatility. By 1955, the Strat had already begun shaping the sound of rock ’n’ roll, blues, and early electric pop, laying the groundwork for decades of iconic music. This Custom Shop recreation captures that golden-era spirit while refining the instrument with modern playability and boutique-level craftsmanship.

What makes this particular guitar truly special is its striking AA quilted top finished in Sapphire Blue Transparent, an aesthetic departure from traditional ’50s finishes that elevates the Strat’s classic silhouette into a high-end showpiece. Paired with an alder body, the guitar retains the familiar tonal foundation players expect from a vintage-style Strat — balanced mids, sparkling highs, and tight low-end response — while the quilted top adds visual depth and a subtle snap to the overall tone. The result is a guitar that blends the authenticity of a mid-’50s Strat with the elegance and individuality of a Custom Shop build.

Sonically, this instrument delivers the unmistakable Stratocaster voice that has defined countless recordings across blues, classic rock, country, funk, and modern alternative music. The Custom Shop Fat ’50s pickups capture the glassy highs, woody mids, and expressive dynamics that make a Strat so inspiring, whether you’re coaxing bell-like cleans, warm blues leads, or gritty overdriven rhythm tones. Combined with a comfortable Modern V neck and compound-radius fingerboard, this guitar feels both vintage and contemporary in the hands. For players and collectors alike, this Custom Shop Stratocaster offers a perfect blend of heritage, artistry, and performance — an instrument built to inspire decades of music to come.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Sapphire Blue Transparent

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Top Material: "AA" Quilted
• Body Finish: NOS (New Old Stock)
• Body Shape: ’56 Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Stratocaster
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern V
• Neck Finish: NCL (No Tint)
• Neck Depth: 0.854” at 1st Fret, 0.905” at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: 1-Piece Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.50” - 12.0” Compound Radius
• Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: 50’s Style
• Truss Rod Nut: Heel Adjust
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65”
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5”

Hardware

• Bridge: American Vintage Strat
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Chrome/Nickel Bridge Cover (Included, Not Installed)
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Vintage White
• Pickup Covers: White with Exposed Poles
• Control Knobs: White Strat Style Knobs
• Switch Tip: White
• Hardware Finish: Chrome / Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Fender Closed-Gear
• String Trees: Single Vintage Disc
• Strings: Fender Standard
• Tremolo Arm: Included (Not Installed)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Standard, 2
• Output Jack: Front-Mounted 1/4” Barrel

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: Strat Fat 50’s Neck CS
• Middle Pickup: Strat Fat 50’s Mid CS (RWRP)
• Bridge Pickup: Strat Fat 50’s Bridge CS
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Tone 2
• Switching: 5-Way Pickup Selector
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Strap, Bridge Cover, Adjustment Tools, Fender Literature
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Tweed Case
• Serial Number: R148202
• Manufacture Date: 2026