In 1959, the Stratocaster® underwent several key feature changes. It came with a slab rosewood fingerboard featuring clay position dots, a three - ply mint green pickguard with 8, 9, or 10 screws (depending on the build month), and a metal spacer on the string tree. This hardtail version is quite rare, increasing its collectability and cool factor. This guitar has a hand - selected two - piece alder body and a rift - sawn maple neck with a 1959 “D” profile. The vintage compound - radius (7.25” - 9.5”) rosewood fingerboard has 21 medium vintage frets. The hand - wound 1959 Strat pickups are connected to a vintage ’59 control assembly and a five - way switch. Other features include Closet Classic hardware, a three - ply eight - hole mint green pickguard, a vintage - style hardtail bridge with patent - pending saddles, vintage - style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a wing string tree with a metal spacer. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Hand - selected 2 - piece Alder; Neck Profile: 1959 “D”; Fretboard Material: Slab Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 7.25” - 9.5”; No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Tall Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Clay Dot Inlays; Pickups: Hand - wound 1959 Strat® Single - Coil (Bridge, Middle, Neck); Bridge: Vintage - style Hardtail Bridge with Patent - pending Saddles; Pickguard: 3 - ply Mint Green; Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style Tuners; Hardware Finish: Nickel; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap & Certificate of Authenticity.
Using this Fender Custom Shop 1959 Hardtail Stratocaster is a breeze. Just plug it into your amplifier, adjust the five - way switch to choose different pickup combinations for various tones. The tuning machines are easy to use to keep your guitar in tune. When it comes to storage, always use the deluxe hardshell case that comes with it to protect the guitar from scratches and damage. Keep it in a dry place to avoid warping of the neck or body. For maintenance, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and grime. You can also wipe down the body and fingerboard gently. If you need to adjust the action or intonation, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician.
