Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster 2026, Aged Candy Tangerine

This 2026 Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster captures one of the earliest, most iconic eras of Strat design.  Finished in Aged Candy Tangerine, it sports a striking vintage-inspired finish over a roasted alder body that adds warmth and resonance while giving the guitar a naturally aged, played-in look right out of the case. It's built with a '57-style soft "V" maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, carrying a compound radius from 7.25" at the nut to 9.5" up the neck, so you get authentic vintage feel in the lower positions with easier bending and playability as you move higher up the board. Loaded with a set of Fat 50's pickups, it delivers that thick, punchy early-Strat voice with real vintage character and output. At an easy 7.0 lbs, it's comfortable for long sessions on stage or in the studio. This is Custom Shop craftsmanship built to transport you straight back to 1956, with the tone and feel to match the look.