This 2023 Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster is a bold, character-rich instrument inspired by the legendary 2016 Limited Edition "Mischief Maker," blending early Strat tone with unmistakable Esquire attitude. Finished in a stunning 2-Color Sunburst with a Super Heavy Relic treatment, this guitar looks, feels, and responds like a well-loved original pulled straight from the golden era of Fender.

The 2-piece ash body delivers classic snap, clarity, and dynamic response, while a set of Josefina Hand-Wound Tomatillo Stratocaster pickups provides exceptional articulation, harmonic complexity, and vintage-correct output. A Fat '50s Strat 1/2 blender control expands tonal flexibility, allowing you to seamlessly blend pickups for everything from glassy cleans to gritty, edge-of-breakup textures. An American Vintage Strat bridge with relic treatment completes the authentic feel and resonance.

One of the standout features is the striking birdseye maple neck, capped with a Tele-style headstock and period-correct 50-62 Esquire decal-an unmistakable nod to Fender's earliest designs. Shaped in a substantial yet comfortable 10/56 V profile, the neck features a modern-feeling 12" radius, wide dot spacing, medium jumbo 6150 fretwire, and a 1.65" nut width for confident bends and smooth playability across the fingerboard. A thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the neck to breathe and age naturally, enhancing resonance and feel.

Equal parts collector-grade and stage-ready, this Custom Shop Stratocaster is a rare fusion of vintage aesthetics, Custom Shop craftsmanship, and modern performance-perfect for players who want unmistakable vibe without sacrificing playability or tone.

Body: 2-piece Ash
Neck: Birdseye Maple
Headstock: Tele
Neck Carve: 10/56 "V"
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo with 12" Radius
Pickups: Josefina Hand Wound Tomatillo Pickups
Wiring; Fat 50's with 1/2 Blender Control
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Super Heavy Relic "Beat to Death!"