{"product_id":"new-fender-custom-shop-1956-hardtail-stratocaster-heavy-relic-faded-blue-ice-metallic","title":"New Fender Custom Shop 1956 Hardtail Stratocaster Heavy Relic Faded Blue Ice Metallic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a New Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Hardtail Ice Blue Metallic. This build was featured at the 2026 NAMM Show and we are proud to offer it for sale. Personally I feel that a Hardtail Stratocaster is the best sounding model! Come stop by and give this one a spin and see for yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are an authorized Fender Custom Shop Showcase Dealer and have one of the largest selections of Fender Custom Shop instruments in stock in the Pacific Northwest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 7lbs. 0oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a full list of specs please see the build sheet photo in our ad. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f-bold f-uppercase p-0 pb-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"show-more-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"product-desc\" data-cy=\"product-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fender Custom Shop 1956 Hardtail Stratocaster Heavy Relic delivers authentic vintage tone and feel with select modern appointments. The 2-piece select alder body features a nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the wood to breathe naturally and age beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Custom Shop hand-wound '56 Single-Coil Strat pickups provide an iconic mid-‘50s Stratocaster voicing, with the middle pickup reverse-wound\/reverse-polarity for hum-cancelling performance in positions 2 and 4. The hardtail bridge with bent steel saddles offers enhanced sustain and tuning stability compared to traditional tremolo systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther premium features include a maple neck with a 10\/56 “V” Back Shape, 7.25”-9.5” Compound Radius, 21 Jescar Vintage Frets, Bone Nut, 1-Ply Parchment Pickguard, Vintage-Style Tuning Machines with Fender® Logo, American Vintage 56-58 String Tree, Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67140593811697,"sku":"CSHTSTRATN10142026","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7260\/6632\/files\/DSC00546_821b8ac3-f91d-418b-acc6-60ac7a7b417f.jpg?v=1792016934","url":"https:\/\/s.thunderroadguitars.com\/products\/new-fender-custom-shop-1956-hardtail-stratocaster-heavy-relic-faded-blue-ice-metallic","provider":"Thunder Road Guitars Seattle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}