2021 Fender Custom Shop Master Built 1957 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Violin Burst by Todd Krause has arrived! Crafted by Todd Krause, a Senior Master Builder who has created numerous instruments for the world’s top artists—including Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Robbie Robertson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robin Trower, and Roger Waters— Senior Master Builder Todd Krause, who has crafted instruments for many of the world’s top artists, including Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Robbie Robertson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robin Trower, and Roger Waters. It is a masterpiece where the quality of craftsmanship is evident in every detail. The 2-piece alder body features a “Heavy Relic” finish applied over a thin nitrocellulose lacquer. The neck is crafted from “Rift-sawn Maple.” The fingerboard radius is 9.5R, and the neck shape is a “10/56 ‘V’.” The V-shaped neck is designed to feel as if it’s suctioned to your hand, making bends and vibrato while gripping the neck extremely comfortable. It features “Narrow Tall 6105” frets and a 21-fret configuration. It is equipped with “Josefina Campos Hand-Wound 50s” pickups, hand-wound by master pickup winder Josefina Campos. It responds well to picking and delivers a bright, clear, vintage-style Strat tone . The control system is designed so that the tone control affects the bridge pickup as well, making it easy to shape your sound. Not only does it deliver great sound, but this is also a guitar that lets you experience —a guitar that lets you experience the exceptional craftsmanship and high level of finish! Please be sure to consider this opportunity!! * We sincerely apologize, but we are unable to process inquiries regarding this item at any other Ishibashi Music stores or through our mobile sales service. Please direct any inquiries to the Ishibashi Music Ochanomizu Main Store. Truss rod: Tested up to 60 degrees in both directions; no issues found Neck condition: No issues Frets: About 70–80% remaining Case: Hard case Accessories: Tremolo arm, bridge cover, strap, certificate of authenticity, spec sheet Serial Number: R111286 Weight: 3.33 kg Condition: B+: Has some minor scratches, but is in good condition for normal use Serial Number: R111286 Year of Manufacture: 2021 Country of Manufacture: United States Case: Hard case Accessories: Arm, bridge cover, strap, instruction manual, certificate of authenticity, spec sheet Weight: 3.33 kg Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret Nut width: 42.1 mm Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 22.8 mm Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.8 mm Scale: 648 mm (25.5") RADIUS: 241 mm (9.5") Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret leveling * As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance. * Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity. These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location. * This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple online marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time. We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.