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Fender Custom Shop John Cruz 1957 Roasted Ash Ultimate Relic Stratocaster Electric Guitar Faded 2-Tone Sunburst

Masterbuilt Jason Smith 1955 Roasted Ash Stratocaster Ultimate Relic · #JC3109
BrandFender Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.JC3109
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.9211001596
Archive ID26485
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The Story

John Cruz 1957 Roasted Ash Ultimate Relic Stratocaster Electric Guitar Faded 2-Tone Sunburst

If this Masterbuilt Ultimate Relic Roasted Strat isn't on the backline in heaven, we have no idea what is. This is a '57 Reissue built by John Cruz in an Ultimate Relic Faded 2-Tone Sunburst 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, and loaded with a trio of mixed hand-wound Custom Shop Strat pickups for classic Strat quack and chime.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Strap, Cable, Polish Cloth, Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs, 1 oz.
  • Faded 2-Tone Sunburst 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
  • .860" Neck Profile at Nut
  • .960" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • Handwound ’69 Neck, RWRP ’65 Middle, ‘60s Bridge 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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