Fender Custom Shop American Classic Stratocaster Custom Order, Abby Ybarra Handwounds 1998 Fiesta Red – Excellent Condition 9/10

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Weight: 8.2lb

An outstanding example from the Fender Custom Shop. This Custom Classic Stratocaster we believe is a one-off custom order as confirmed by the paperwork from Fender shown in the photos. It captures the essence of a golden-era 1957 Strat whilst incorporating a number of more modern custom appointments that elevate it beyond a straightforward Custom Shop version of the American Stratocaster.

Condition wise the guitar has been played but exceptionally well looked after. As such it is in excellent shape with no significant marks, scratches, dents or damage to report. Just the usual tarnishing to the gold hardwear. Incredible for a 28year old guitar!

Finished in timeless Fiesta Red and paired with a single-ply white pickguard, this guitar immediately evokes the spirit of Fender’s most desirable late-’50s instruments. The addition of gold hardware lends a touch of understated elegance, creating a striking visual combination that manages to feel both vintage-inspired and distinctly individual.

At the heart of the guitar is a superb birdseye maple neck featuring a comfortable C-shaped profile. Instantly familiar in the hand, it delivers the effortless playability that has made the Stratocaster one of the world’s most enduring electric guitar designs. The highly figured maple displays exceptional natural character throughout, adding a level of visual appeal that only enhances its Custom Shop pedigree.

Tonally, this Stratocaster is something rather special. It has later been equipped with a set of 2011 Abigail Ybarra handwound single-coil pickups. These pickups offer all the clarity, sparkle and dynamic response associated with the finest vintage Stratocasters. Renowned amongst collectors and players alike, Abigail’s pickups are celebrated for their musicality, balance and authenticity, producing everything from bell-like cleans to rich, expressive overdriven tones with remarkable sensitivity to picking dynamics.

The result is a guitar that perfectly bridges the gap between vintage character and Custom Shop refinement. Resonant, responsive and beautifully built throughout, this is the kind of Stratocaster that immediately feels alive in your hands and continues to reveal new depths the longer you play it.

A highly desirable Custom Shop (we believe) one off instrument featuring one of Fender’s most iconic finishes, premium appointments and a sought-after set of Abigail Ybarra handwound pickups.

Specification:

• Model: Fender Custom Shop Custom Classic Stratocaster
• Inspired By: 1957 Stratocaster
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Body: Alder
• Finish: Fiesta Red
• Neck: Birdseye Maple
• Neck Profile: C Shape
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Radius: 9.5″
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Nut Width: 1.650″
• Pickups: 3 x Abigail Ybarra Handwound Stratocaster Single-Coils
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
• Switching: 5-Way Blade Selector
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware: Gold
• Pickguard: Single-Ply White
• Tuners: Vintage-Style
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Hard Case
• Accessories: Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity, Tremolo Arm, Lead & Strap

Guitar will be well packed and sent fully insured.

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