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Fender 2019 Limited Edition Custom Shop '55 Dual-Mag Journeyman Stratocaster – Super Faded Aged Candy Apple Red with Hard Shell Case  The Fender Custom Shop '55 Dual-Mag Journeyman Stratocaster – Vintage Style with Modern Refinements Timeless Craftsmanship with Journeyman Relic Finish The Fender Limited Edition '55 Dual-Mag Journeyman Stratocaster blends original-era style with modern innovation. Its two-piece select lightweight ash body features deep, comfortable contours and a Journeyman Relic lacquer finish that offers a worn-in feel, much like your favorite pair of jeans. This meticulous relic treatment provides the vintage vibe of a guitar that has seen decades of love and performance. Unique Dual-Mag Pickups for Balanced Tone The centerpiece of this Strat is its set of Custom Shop hand-wound Dual-Mag single-coil pickups, designed for impeccable balance and dynamic range. Utilizing a proprietary blend of magnets, the pickups feature Alnico 2 magnets for tempered treble strings and Alnico 5 magnets for punchy, piano-like bass response. Wrapped in copper tape and grounded for reduced EMI, these pickups deliver clear, articulate tone perfect for any playing style. A Neck Built for Comfort and Playability The guitar’s rift-sawn maple neck features a classic '54 Soft V profile (.900” - .985”), offering a comfortable, substantial feel in the hand. With a 7.25" - 9.5" compound-radius fingerboard and 6105 narrow tall frets, the neck provides vintage familiarity while offering modern playability for effortless bends and smooth runs. A tinted nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances the neck’s aesthetic and ensures it feels sleek and fast. Under-the-Hood Innovations for Versatility This Stratocaster includes thoughtful modern wiring enhancements like Strat 1/2 Blender wiring, allowing you to blend the neck and bridge pickups for unique tonal combinations. The Greasebucket tone circuit preserves your gain and clarity when rolling back the tone controls, ensuring your sound remains dynamic and balanced. Additionally, shielded pickup routes and control cavities further reduce EMI for noise-free operation. Vintage Hardware and Premium Appointments The 1-ply gold anodized aluminum pickguard pairs perfectly with the Super Faded Aged Candy Apple Red finish, giving this Strat a standout look. Other vintage-inspired details include "transitional" '54 pickup covers, '55-style knobs, a bone nut, and vintage-style synchronized tremolo and tuning machines. Specifications Body: Material: 2-Piece Select Lightweight Ash Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer Neck: Material: Tinted Rift Sawn Maple Shape: '54 Soft V (.900" - .985") Scale Length: 25.5" Radius: 7.25" - 9.5" Compound Frets: 21, 6105 Narrow Tall Nut Width: 1.650" Nut Material: Bone Finish: Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fingerboard: Rift Sawn Maple Inlays: Black Dot Electronics: Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual Mag Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual Mag RWRP Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual Mag Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle Pickup) Switching: 5-Way Hardware: Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum This guitar is in excellent condition and has undergone a full in-store professional inspection and setup. The neck is nice and straight, fits comfortably in the hand and exhibits only very gentle fretwear. Cosmetically, the only notably imperfections are in the proprietary Journeyman relic as can be seen in photos. ***This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.*** This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.

The Fender Stratocaster, debuted in 1954, stands as an iconic electric guitar renowned for its sleek design, versatile sound, and innovative features. With its contoured body, three single-coil pickups, and tremolo system, the Stratocaster has left an indelible mark on music history, spanning genres from rock and blues to pop and beyond.