Fender custom shop historic 1955 stratocaster nos wide fade. The vintage custom 57 strat is your chance to enjoy this elegantlooking guitar that looks, sounds and feels like its straight from the 50s. Oct 29, 2020 the fender stratocaster could very well be the most iconic electric guitar of all time. We purchased the guitar from its original owner, who propably never played. The fender american vintage 57 stratocaster electric guitar meticulously recreates a famous design. Fender custom shop dealer select wildwood 10 guitars 57 stratocaster nineteen fiftyseven was a banner year for the fender stratocaster. From its birth, the stratocaster established itself as a guitar with a huge sonic range, eminent playability, and timeless look. Vintage custom 57 strat fender custom shop guitars.
Knowing a vintage and american standard stratocaster. Vintage guitars info fender, collecting vintage guitars. Mar 30, 2021 2002 fender japan stratocaster 62 vintage reissue st62 usa pickups. Electric guitar string buyers guide fender guitars. A tonally versatile guitar with timehonored fender style and sound, the deluxe strat has a few tricks up its sleeve. Though the stratocaster became a runaway hit after hitmakers like buddy holly toted them on stage, leo fender s tireless commitment to excellence led him to introduce a number of improvements to the. Awesome customer service and secure checkout are always included with your fender purchase. The company regarded 1957 as a benchmark year for the strat. Fender american vintage reissue stratocaster owners manual tool. View and download fender stratocaster owners manual online. Fender stratocaster guitars carter vintage guitars.
I read this for entertaiment on the commute to work. Fender custom shop dealer select wildwood 10 guitars 57. Visit our long island guitar shop in farmingdale, new york for an amazing experience. Apr 01, 2012 this book is more than just a manual to maintain your stratocaster. Get the best prices on our vintage fender guitars both instore and online. This barelyplayed 50s strat has the unblemished appearance of a modern guitar. The luthiers at fender s custom shop truly give attention to every detail in bringing you a classic stratocaster, one of the most recorded, most used, iconic electric guitars since its debut in 1950. Fender custom shop stratocaster guitars instilling dream factory innovation into the world s greatest electric guitar. Fender has announced a new signature model for singersongwriter h. I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone searching for one of the best guitars that has ever been created. Pictured is a cool strat in the standard, sunburst finish.
To celebrate the 57 stratocaster turning the big 5o, fender is rolling out the iconic electric guitar in a limited edition with a popular guise. A quick word about the guitar models fender has been around since 19 6, and we have made many fantastic instruments over the last several decades. Comes with gig bag, tremolo bar, original owners manual, original warranty card. A popular fender reissue stratocaster was the 57 american vintage reissue. Though it arrived a few years after the original broadcasteresquire teles that made history as the world s first massproduced solidbody electric, the stratocaster quickly became fender s bestselling instrument, a tradition which has lasted to this day. Those guitars have their drawbacks for modernminded players. Within a decade, some of rock s greatest artists would start wringing unbelievable sounds from the instrument. What is a good source for determining the current value of a vintage series strat. Fender unveiled perhaps the most popular and influential electric guitar everthe stratocasterin 1954. Vintage fender electric guitars garys classic guitars. Quite hard to get hold of these as they generally quite rightly stay with the original guitar a little bit of fender memorabilia that could finish off your case candy for a 70s strat all pages are in decent condition. In great condition, though has 3 small dings in the side, see last photo.
It s true to all the original specs and detailing, incl. Baggett s antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1957 fender stratocaster guitar from st. It s a pretty nice playing guitar with some lovely sounds check out the videos on this page, and in the vintage guitar and bass supporting members area 1966 vox new escort the vox new escort was vox s version of the fender telecaster, at a time when american guitars were out of reach for most british musicians. The serial number range for the 57 fender strat is generally from 16000 to 25000 some numbers with a 0 or prefix on the neck plate. Fender 1957 vintage stratocaster guitar brothers online. This model teams the iconic contoured strat body shape with the semihollow construction of a telecaster thinline. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive fender. The fender stratocaster, colloquially known as the strat, is a model of electric guitar designed. Apr 19, 2020 the stratocaster thinline isnt johnson s first signature fender but it is the most radical. The complete fender reissue line also included a 1962 version of the strat, with a rosewood fretboard and threeply pickguard, a maplenecked 57 precision bass.
Special switching unlocks extra pickup combinations for those moments you find yourself needing a little extra kick to stand out. Fender switched from ash to alder as their primary body wood in 1956, so 57 is the first year with fender 1957 vintage stratocaster guitar brothers online 1957 stratocaster the 1957 fender stratocaster is considered one of the true classic stratocasters. The strat doesnt just create musical icons it is one. Fender paramount acoustic guitar service manuals stratocaster service diagrams if youre repairing or modifying your instrument and need to see a wiring diagram or some replacement part numbers, these service diagrams should help you get started. Its true to all the original specs and detailing, including neck and headstock shapes, body contours even the original handbeveled pickup magnets. Instruction manual fender vintage 57 stratocaster instruction manual 12 pages.
For fender s slate of electric guitar strings, these things will impact those factors. We have 1 fender vintage 57 stratocaster manual available for free pdf download. Truly loyal to the guitar upon which it is based, the fender american vintage 57 stratocaster electric guitar was built to the specifications of the actual 1957 stratocaster. Fender stratocaster owners manual pdf download manualslib. Manuals and user guides for fender vintage 57 stratocaster. The fender vintage hot rod 57 guitar covers all musical styles and. The owners manual is dated 1986 but according to the info on that.
This vintage 1964 fender stratocaster guitar with 1954 electronics and 1960 body came through the shop a few years ago. Vintage series values fender stratocaster guitar forum strattalk. R the guitar is a stratocaster, and comes finished in what fender calls chrome glow. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive this article contains a list of most archived copies of fender guitar amplifier owners manuals available.
Serial number range for the 57 fender stratocaster are generally 16000 to 25000 some numbers with a 0 or prefix on the neck plate. The original specifications were used, with three 57 62 pickups, aged pickup covers and knobs, a tinted 7. Other premium features include a quartersawn maple neck with a 57 soft v profile and small headstock, 9. Fender custom shop 57 vintage custom relic strat guitar. Fender custom shop 1957 relic stratocaster electric guitar 2. Fender tweed case worange plush lining and all case candys such as fender strap, ashtrey, owners manual, hangtags, etc. Although cbs purchased fender officially on january 3rd 1965, it took some time till the guitars changed though by mid 1964, six months before cbs bought fender, things were already on the way down. A popular fender reissue stratocaster was the 57 american vintage. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. In this piece, well break down everything you need to know to ensure youve got the right strings on your stratocaster, telecaster or any other electric guitar.
American vintage reissue 57 has all period correct features. Fender provides a generic owners manual with all of their guitars and. The neck is stamped 10311996, made my h gastelum, which are sought after. One of the earliest versions of fenders custom work was the guitar that became known as the mary kaye. There were a number of optional features for the strat. There s a reason fender offers many different models of each. This is the ultimate owners manual for the world s most popular guitar. From 1954 to 1981 original vintage fender stratocaster case.
View and download fender 57 instruction manual online. It s a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Fender american vintage reissue 57 stratocaster electric guitar sunburst. I recorded some song fragments to demonstrate the tones out of my new strat. If you need to figure out the exact year of your precbs fender stratocaster, use the serial number the serial number is located on the back metal neck plate. These strats also include a special commemorative neckplate and will only be produced in 2007. The result is a lightweight, highly resonant guitar that fender describes as tonal nirvana. This is a stepbystep, heavily illustrated guide to everything about the legendary fender electric guitar, the stratocaster. Fender stratocaster guitar hang tag owners manual with original 1979 fender sticker.
Fender 57 instruction manual pdf download manualslib. The fender strat is guitar for any style of music and we always have a selection of vintage and used stratocasters in stock at carter vintage. We currently produce only one encompassing manual for the entire family of fender electric guitars and basses, and a warranty booklet only for the acoustic. You can contact me here to sell a vintage fender stratocaster guitar. Fender american vintage 57 stratocaster electric guitar. If you need to figure out the exact year of your precbs fender stratocaster, use the serial number and the general features of the guitar. American vintage 57 reissue stratocaster masterthatgear. With such a rich and extensive history, the vg strat brought a challenge as to which guitars to model. Vintage fender stratocaster owners manual 1982 ebay.
This is my favorite stratocaster ive ever played but it was quite a surprise when first. Well, even the hugely popular american standard strat is a whole flight of steps. Fender custom shop 1957 time machine relic stratocaster 2. Im always a vintage fender guitar buyer but i especially love stratocaster guitars from the 1950s and 1960s. For most collectors, precbs pre1966 fender vintage guitars and amps are the desirable ones. American standard series guitars 1987 standard series guitars 1983 stratocaster. Fender american vintage 57 stratocaster sound demo youtube.
Indepth demo of a 2009 american vintage 57 reissue stratocaster in classic. Other specs include fender vintage noiseless singlecoil pickups, and a oneply aluminium pickguard. Combining a white blonde finish with gold hardware, this guitar was featured in several ads and eventually became one of the mostdesired stratocaster models. Maple neck on this model is bolted to the body and equipped with a regular c contour.
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