{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-1955-stratocaster-electric-guitar-quilted-sapphire-blue-transparent-with-hardshell-case","title":"Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Quilted Sapphire Blue Transparent with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 7.8 lb Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSonically, 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. 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