Here's a really special one! Fresh from Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Greg Fessler, this incredible 1956 Reissue Stratocaster.

The Fender Custom Shop Master Builder program represents the pinnacle of Fender craftsmanship, featuring a small, elite group of 12–15 world-renowned luthiers who hand-craft bespoke, one-off instruments. These artisans manage the entire creation process—from wood selection to final assembly—for high-end clients, artists, and, through showcase dealers, custom orders.

Greg Fessler came to the Fender Custom Shop in 1990, working his way up through the ranks as an apprentice. He assisted with the Robben Ford signature line of guitars, eventually becoming the sole builder of those instruments and, later, Ford's personal builder. Fessler has built one-off Stratocaster and Telecaster models for a host of players, including Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Healey, Hank Marvin, John Mayer, Rhonda Smith, Neil Schon and Pete Wentz, to name a few.

Fessler's remarkable abilities as a Master Builder have earned him accolades from many Fender artists and from discerning customers worldwide. His meticulous attention to detail is exemplified in every instrument he creates, each of which is a perfect example of the intense commitment it takes to earn the title of Master Builder.

This beautiful example of Greg Fesslers work is a tribute to one of the most iconic Stratocasters of the 1950's - Hank Marvin's Fiesta Red Stratocaster, built to the absolute highest standard.

Highlights Include:

• Period correct '56 Stratocaster
• 2-pc Alder body, sorted for lightweight
• Fiesta Red Lacquer Finish
• Custom Hand-Wound 50's Single coil pickups
• AAAA (4A) Figured Birdseye Maple Neck
• "60 C" neck profile - classic, comfortable medium size
• Gold plated hardware
• "Fat 50's" Wiring Circuit
• "Narrow Tall" 6105 frets 
• 9.5" Radius fretboard for excellent playability
• Weight: Approx 3.4kg (what we'd consider 'perfect' for a Strat)

Please see the attached photo of the Fender 'Shop Traveler' sheet for a comprehensive list of this guitars specifications.

Nice weight at approx 3.5kg.