Description
The 2025 Fender Custom Shop Limited Fat ’59 Stratocaster Relic Faded Sonic Blue celebrates one of the most beloved configurations among Stratocaster enthusiasts: the perfect balance between the character of the first rosewood fingerboards introduced in 1959 and a fuller neck profile, offering a solid feel and sustain. The result is an instrument that combines all the magic of great vintage Strats with the craftsmanship of the Fender Custom Shop.
The stunning Relic Faded Sonic Blue finish recalls one of the most iconic custom colors in Fender history. The Custom Shop’s aging process gives the instrument an authentic and natural look, recreating the feel of a Stratocaster that has spent decades on stage without losing its allure. Every mark, every nuance of the nitrocellulose, and every detail of the hardware contributes to creating a guitar with a unique character.
This example features an alder body with a nitrocellulose finish and a maple neck with a Large C profile, a choice that offers an extremely comfortable grip and a rich, full-bodied response. The rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5″ radius, 21 jumbo 6100 frets, and bone nut combines the feel of the most sought-after Stratocasters with a modern playability, ideal for both blues licks and more contemporary techniques.
The electronics are handled by three Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat ’50s pickups, one of the great classics of Fender production. They offer full lows, rich mids, and sweet, defined highs, while maintaining all the dynamics and transparency that made the best Stratocasters of the 1950s legendary. The five-way switch, along with the two tone controls and master volume, provides the full range of tones that have shaped the history of modern music.
The features are completed by the Vintage Stratocaster synchronized bridge, Fender Vintage tuners, nickel hardware, original case, and certificate of authenticity. Weighing 3.600 kg, this Limited Fat ’59 represents a one of the most successful interpretations of the Fender Custom Shop: an instrument capable of combining the charm of the best vintage Stratocasters with top-level performance, designed to satisfy both the collector and the professional musician.