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Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Ultimate Relic John Cruz Roasted Ash Vintage Blonde 2017

Masterbuilt Jason Smith 1957 Roasted Alder Stratocaster Ultimate Relic · #JC3110
BrandFender Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.JC3110
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID38238
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The Story

1957 Stratocaster Ultimate Relic John Cruz Roasted Ash Vintage Blonde 2017

This is a used 2017 '57 Reissue built by John Cruz in a Music Zoo-exclusive Ultimate Relic Vintage Blonde finish. The maple neck and ash body have both undergone a roasting process that eliminates excess moisture and sugars for rock-solid stability and extra punchy tones. The guitar has a comfortable "V" shape to the maple neck. The previous owner installed a set of Fender Ancho Poblano pickups in the guitar, with the original pickups included in the case. They are a Handwound ’69 neck, RWRP ’65 middle, and a ‘60s bridge pickup. All wear on the guitar is original to the way the Custom Shop intended it to look! Includes the original case, certificate of authenticity, and pickups.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Original Pickups (Handwound ’69 Neck, RWRP ’65 Middle, ‘60s Bridge)

The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs, 2 oz.
  • Vintage Blonde Ultimate Relic Finish
  • Roasted Ash Body
  • Roasted Quartersawn Maple Neck and Fingerboard
  • 25.5" Scale Length
  • Bone Nut
  • 1.650" Nut Width
  • 9.5" Radius
  • 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
  • ’57 Soft “V" Neck Shape
  • .850" Neck Profile at Nut
  • .990" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • Fender Ancho Poblano Pickups
  • Five-Way Blade Pickup Selector
  • Master Volume and Dual Tone Controls
  • Black Micarta Dot Inlays
  • Vintage-Style Six-Screw Tremolo Bridge
  • Vintage-Style Tuners
  • Relic Chrome Hardware

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