No sales tax for customers outside California. This 2009 Fender 1956 Stratocaster Relic isn't a standout in the area of bling, like some of the recent additions to our shop, but it does hit one sweet spot in my eyes.  The relic work is light and realistic, unlike some Fender Custom Shop product...

FENDER Esquire, 1956, Blonde, soft V Maple neck, 7.7 lbs, all original, original tweed case......$34,900

How cool is this 1956 Fender Precision Bass in Fullerton Red?! This red shade was Fiesta’s predecessor, masterminded by and named after Fender’s George Fullerton. This shade is a bit deeper and richer than what Fiesta would become when it was launched on the color chart in 1961. This particular...

If you want vibe, this 1956 Fender Telecaster in Blond certainly has it! As the ’50s went on, the Telecaster saw some slight design changes, such as a lighter color finish, and ABS white pickguard. This specific example shows these changes beautifully, and it was obviously played as someone loved...

This 1956 Esquire is completely original with no modifications or replaced parts. It has the original case, strap, bridge cover, and polish cloth. A certificate of Authentication from Norman's Rare Guitars signed by Norman Harris is included. The pickup reads 6K and has a crisp, clear sound. This...

You’ll have difficulty finding many guitars rarer than this 1956 Fender Stratocaster in its original Aztec Gold finish with gold hardware! Much less one this well-preserved. Anytime we see a pre-color chart custom color Fender, our jaws drop right open. For this guitar… they are certainly on...

We don’t think you’ll find another 1956 Fender Esquire in its original Tahitian Coral finish! This striking peach color certainly had to have been a custom order, as the closest other Fender we can find from that period that somewhat resembles this shade is the legendary 1954 Stratocaster rumored...

*ON HOLD* This awesome 56 Tele is new to the market. We attained this from the family of the original female owner! It’s an absolute featherweight instrument at 6 lbs 6 ozs, has a flamed maple 11/56 neck, is 100% original down the the last solder joint and fret, and comes in its original tweed hard...

Freshly set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech, this Custom Shop 1956 Strat is totally dialed in and ready to rock. In Excellent Relic condition with a bit of normal wear and tear that blends seamlessly with the factory relic treatment. Comes with original hard shell case. See below for...

1956 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition with a normal amount wear throughout the instrument. This guitar had a body and neck refinish. Ash body, likely was an original blonde guitar as there is no evidence of any other color in control cavities or routes. Refretted, pickguard has a repaired...

Another Brand New Old Stock (never been sold) from the Vault. This is a 56' Strat reissue #3 of 5, with Gold Hardware, a special Anniversary back plate and Abalone Inlay at the 12th fret. Comes with a center pocket Tweed case, COA and all the case candy including the gold bridge cover. The Body...

Here’s a guitar fit for the “First Lady of Rock and Roll” – a beautiful 1958 Fender Stratocaster in Blond with gold hardware; the Mary Kaye! The Blond finish and Gold hardware combination was immortalized in promotional shoots with Kaye in 1956. Although she was a loyal D’Angelico player, the...

This Fender Custom Shop ‘56 Stratocaster Heavy Relic in Aged Sherwood Green Metallic harks back to Fender’s pre-CBS golden era with vintage-inspired appointments and ever-lauded Fender Custom Shop artistry.  Weighing in at only 7lbs 11oz, the body is a deep-contoured, lightweight alder—1956...

This Fender Custom Shop ‘56 Stratocaster Heavy Relic in Aged Sherwood Green Metallic harks back to Fender’s pre-CBS golden era with vintage-inspired appointments and ever-lauded Fender Custom Shop artistry.  Weighing in at only 7lbs 11oz, the body is a deep-contoured, lightweight alder—1956...

Description Up for sale is a 1958 - 1959 Fender Jazzmaster Tweed "Knuckle Buster" Hard Case. This case is in excellent plus condition with all latches working properly and no funky smells. Sold as is and as shown and is void of our normal return policy. Details Model : Jazzmaster Tweed...

VINTAGE SEPTEMBER 1957 FENDER P BASS,PRECISION BASS FOR SALE, REISSSUE TWEED CASE, ALL COVERS INTACT, ORIGINAL PICKUP AND A DIMARZIO PICKUP FROM 70'S ERA. 3 PIECE BODY AND WAS A MAINSTAY HOUSE BAND INSTRUMENT. FOR A GIGGING MUSICIAN FOR ALL IT'S LIFE. CALL FOR PRICING ON SHIPPING INFORMATION....

A very fine and original 57 Tele. A classics white guard guitar. Original wiring setup , attractive figure to the neck wood and in the body. Minimal wear , housed in its tweed case. About 7.4 lbs.

This 1955 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst is an incredible second-year example! It features an exceptionally lightweight ash body that appears to be one solid piece with a beautiful grain pattern, further highlighted by this early two-tone finish. The neck has a comfortable soft V profile that...

Sure, black guard Teles get all the glory but they've gotten a little too pricey lately for most players. Let the Wall Street guys have them. Look to the early white guards because they are great, great guitars. There is nothing like the 56/57 V neck profile and 57's don't sound all that different...

Steel guitar “set” or “outfit” with tweed amp. Really rare. The last time we saw a one-owner Studio Deluxe set was 30 years ago…and it was this one. Yes, 30 years ago we bought this guitar and amp - sold together in 1958 - from the original owner. Now we have it back. For vintage fans that’s just...

This Fender Jazzmaster was made in the USA in 1959. Aside from an old body refin it is in nice original condition. The pickups have been rewound but are original. The neck has the original finish. The body looks awesome and was done decades ago so has a great natural patina. The guitar has...

This Fender Telecaster was made in the USA in 1954. It has been refinished, body and neck. The parts are original except for the pickguard which is a high quality replica. This was a late '54 which originally came with a white pickguard. It has been refretted and it weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces. This...

Few guitars can rightfully claim "Holy Grail" status, but this one absolutely qualifies: A 1957 Stratocaster in 100% original condition, including original Tweed case and original strap. This remarkable guitar is in Very Good to Excellent vintage condition with a wonderful sunburst finish and...

It doesn’t get much better than this 1955 Fender Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish for us guitar geeks! We purchased this Stratocaster from the son of the original owner, Walter King, who was a Long Island Blues player and decided to put his name right on his guitar! It’s...

I mean… this guitar is just show-stopping. This 1955 Fender Stratocaster in Blond features a gold anodized pickguard! Blond was a color option for early Stratocasters, but it was hardly ever ordered, and we certainly don’t see them sporting gold anodized guards often! This particular piece...

Shown here is our beautiful 1954 Fender Telecaster in Blond! In 1954, Fender made several design changes to the Telecaster, the most noticeable being the switch from a bakelite “Black” pickguard to a white ABS pickguard. The Blond finish also became subtly lighter, and this example perfectly shows...

An exceptional 1958 Fender Stratocaster, in very good condition. The body is dated from March 1958, and has a beautifully preserved sunburst with plenty of red colour left in it. The maple neck is dated from April 1958. Both tone pots have been changed, volume pot is an original 1957...

A wonderfully rare and original 1957 Fender Esquire in Sunburst! The vast majority of ash Esquires from that era were finished in Blond, but a small batch of Esquires was finished with a two-tone sunburst. Not only is this guitar extremely resonant on its own, but amped up it really sings! The...