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Fender Custom Shop 1955 Compound Radius Stratocaster LTD NAMM 2025 Dirty White Blonde/Journeyman

$4,675.00

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A lively, resonant ’50s-style Strat in Dirty White Blonde, this compound-radius, Fat ’50s-loaded beauty delivers classic chime, Tele-like snap, and effortless playability in one seriously cool package.

As we’ve said before, shopping for a new Stratocaster can feel overwhelming - there are a lot out there. Specs can point you in the right direction, but they won’t tell you what it’s like to hold an instrument and really play it. We get it.

So, we’ll leave the full spec sheet down below for those who like to dig in, but the real question is: why this one?

First, the look and vibe. For our money? This is a seriously cool looking Strat - Dirty White Blonde finish, lightly aged maple neck, rounded ’50s-style pickup covers, and a single-ply eggshell guard. It just has that thing we find alluring.

As the name hints, you’re getting a compound radius neck (7 1/4"–9 1/2") with a comfy ’54 U profile (.90"–.97") and 6105 frets. On paper it’s a slightly fuller carve, but in hand it feels incredibly comfortable thanks to the way the carve, radius, nut width, and string spacing all work together. It’s a classic ’50s feel without any extra bulk (it actually feels a lot like a real mid-'50s Strat).

From the first few riffs and single-note runs, we were struck by how lively and resonant this guitar is. You feel it vibrating against your chest and in your fretting hand - the body and neck working as one.

Plugged in, it’s got that open, chimey tone you want from a great ’50s Strat - somewhere between Strat sparkle and Tele snap - while the Fat ’50s pickups bring a touch more output and low-end. It’s a setup that rewards players who work their right-hand dynamics and controls to pull every bit of expression from the guitar. Great stuff.

Body

Body
Lightweight 2-Piece Select Ash Body
Finish
Flash Coat Lacquer Finish
Relic Level
Journeyman Relic
Color
Dirty White Blonde

Hardware

Pickups
Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat 50s
Wiring
Fat '50s Strat Wiring
Controls
5-Way Switch / Volume / Tone / Tone
Pickguard
1-Ply Eggshell
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners
Vintage-Style

Neck

Neck
Quarter Sawn Maple Neck
Profile
54 "U" (.90-.97")
Radius
7.25" to 9.5" Compound
Frets
21 Narrow Tall (6105)
Nut
1.65" Bone

Other

Case
Deluxe Hardshell Case w/Certificate of Authenticity
Weight
7lbs 2oz

New. Chosen. Cherished.

We hand-select each one for its tone, feel, and build quality - instruments that inspire and stand up to real-world playing. Whether you're chasing a lifelong companion or something that just clicks, our curated lineup reflects decades of experience matching players with the right guitar.

High Standards

We accept only preowned guitars that meet our rigorous standards for authenticity, condition, and performance, each one carefully vetted to ensure it upholds the level of quality our customers expect.

Accurate Representation

Every instrument is meticulously photographed and accurately described, so you can buy with confidence knowing exactly what to expect.

Inspection & Setup

Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about this instrument’s condition, feel free to give us a call or drop us an email - we are always happy to provide an in-hand description and make sure you’re confident in your purchase.

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