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Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt John Cruz 1956 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Candy Tangerine

Masterbuilt John Cruz 1956 Stratocaster NOS · #JC3080
BrandFender Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.JC3080
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.9211001594
Archive ID26483
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The Story

Masterbuilt John Cruz 1956 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Candy Tangerine

This gorgeous instrument is a ’56 Strat built by John Cruz at the Fender Custom Shop. It features a clean NOS Candy Tangerine finish over the ash body with a triple-A flamed maple neck with a very comfortable 10/56 “V” shape to it. Rounded out by three ‘50s Strat pickups and shiny chrome hardware – this Strat will turn both ears and eyes.

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, 11 oz.
  • NOS Candy Tangerine Finish
  • Ash Body
  • AAA Flame Maple Neck
  • 25.5" Scale Length
  • Bone Nut
  • 1.650" Nut Width
  • 9.5" Radius
  • 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
  • 10/56 "V" Neck Shape
  • .880" Neck Profile at Nut
  • .990" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • Custom Shop ‘50s Strat Pickups
  • Five-Way Blade Pickup Selector
  • Master Volume and Dual Tone Controls
  • Vintage-Style Six-Screw Tremolo Bridge
  • Vintage-Style Tuners
  • Chrome Hardware

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