Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster #R150835 - time capsule daphne blue

The FENDER Custom Shop Time Machine Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster Time Capsule #R150835 (9237003432) is much more than just a guitar: it’s a faithful recreation of the iconic 1950s Stratocaster, combining vintage charm with modern innovations for today’s musicians.

Overview

This solid body electric guitar is crafted from carefully selected materials. With a lightweight alder body, a rift-sawn maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard, this Stratocaster offers exceptional comfort and playability. It comes in a Fender Custom Shop hardshell case with a strap and a certificate of authenticity.

Technical features that appeal to all guitarists

The FENDER Custom Shop Time Machine offers technical specifications that are suitable for both amateurs and professionals:

• "Sort for lightweight" alder body
• Bolt-on "rift-sawn" maple neck
• "Flat-lam / sort" rosewood fingerboard with a '59 Esquire C profile
• Narrow-tall frets and a hybrid 7.25 / 9.5" radius
• Hand-wound 1959 Strat Custom Shop pickups

A legacy of sound and aesthetics

Fender guitars and basses—such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jazzmaster, and the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass models—have played a crucial role in the history of amplified music. The Custom Shop Time Machine bridges the gap between vintage instruments and contemporary production models, offering musicians the opportunity to own a piece with vintage character without the drawbacks of a used instrument.

A Controlled Aging Process for an Authentic Look

The Relic finish on this Stratocaster is the result of a perfectly executed accelerated aging process. At the 1995 NAMM show, experts were convinced that the first Relic models presented by Fender were genuine vintage instruments. Today, this expertise is a major asset of the Custom Shop, bringing unmatched realism to every guitar.