In the formative years following the Stratocaster's groundbreaking debut in 1954, it saw slight tweaks and modifications that helped firmly establish its legacy as the finest electric guitar ever made. The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster has some cool, rare features that we feel represent the best of the origins of the Strat® and gives you a glimpse into the innovations that were crucial in its development. The NOS flash-coat lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe and shows some of the natural grain through its wide-fade 2-Color Sunburst finish. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than standard vintage size and very comfortable to play. Other features found on this guitar include Closet Classic hardware, a 2-piece ash body, tinted maple rift-sawn neck with a '54 "U"-shaped neck profile, 21 medium vintage frets, hand-wound '55 Strat pickups with transitional '54 covers, 5-way switch, vintage wiring, American Vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, bone nut, round string tree and vintage-style tuning machines. The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster is the legendary guitar you know and love with some rare "what could have been" flair. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity. Specs GeneralModel Name:Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster® NOS, Maple Fingerboard, Wide-Fade 2-Color SunburstModel Number:9235000560Series:Vintage CustomColor:Wide-Fade 2-Color Sunburst BodyBody Shape:Stratocaster®Body Material:Premium AshBody Finish:Flash Coat Lacquer NeckNeck Material:Rift Sawn MapleNeck Shape:1954 "U"Scale Length:25.5" (64.77 cm)Fingerboard Radius:7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)Number of Frets:21Fret Size:Medium VintageString Nut:BoneNut Width:1.650" (42 mm)Truss Rod Nut:Vintage-Style SlottedNeck Plate:4-BoltNeck Finish:Flash Coat LacquerFingerboard:MaplePosition Inlays:Black Dot ElectronicsBridge Pickup:Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat®Middle Pickup:Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat®Neck Pickup:Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat®Controls:Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)Pickup Switching:5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck PickupPickup Configuration:SSS HardwareBridge:6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized TremoloTuning Machines:Vintage-StyleOrientation:Right-HandHardware Finish:Nickel/ChromePickguard:1-Ply EggshellControl Knobs:EggshellSwitch Tips:Eggshell MiscellaneousStrings:Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406Included Accessories:Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity Features and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice