This 2018 Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Relic captures the feel and personality of a seasoned vintage Strat, combining classic late-’50s style with the refined playability the Custom Shop is known for. The lightly aged two-tone sunburst finish, subtle finish checking, and aged hardware give it an authentic broken-in look and feel without going over the top. It features a comfortable soft “V” neck profile along with period-correct appointments that deliver the unmistakable snap, clarity, and responsiveness associated with a great ’50s Stratocaster. The original pickups have been replaced with another set of Fender Custom Shop Pickups, keeping the guitar firmly in the Fender Custom Shop family tonally and stylistically. Comes with the original hard case