Fender 1959 Stratocaster Blonde / Ash

“You’ve experienced and owned every kind of vintage guitar. But deep down, aren’t you still searching for ‘the one true guitar’ to cap off your musical journey?”

Precisely because you’ve encountered countless guitars and listened to their sounds, you’ve reached a certain point in your journey. Rather than the satisfaction of being surrounded by a flashy collection, aren’t you now quietly yearning to encounter that one fated guitar—the one that makes your soul tremble the moment you touch it?

“After all, a Stratocaster is the one for me.”
That’s the moment those words suddenly slip out. It’s not a compromise—it’s a return to your roots, a moment reserved only for those who have completed their journey. That dry tone you longed for in your youth, the vitality of the wood coursing through your fingertips. Now that you’ve tasted life’s ups and downs, the true beauty of the Stratocaster should permeate your very being with almost painful clarity.

Here is a 1959 Stratocaster worthy of being the final destination of that journey.
This is one of the very earliest historical models in which the slab-joined Brazilian rosewood—its most distinctive feature—was first Recruit incorporated into a Stratocaster.

Rather than the standard alder body, it features a rare ash body—specially selected to beautifully highlight the wood grain—finished in a blonde color. It transcends the realm of a mere instrument; it is a true work of art, the very embodiment of Fender’s pride in the 1950s.

But it’s not just beautiful. It boasts miraculous original condition and superb playability.
The breathtakingly beautiful weather checking, etched over more than half a century, combined with the ash grain visible through the finish, exudes an overwhelming sense of dignity. What is truly astonishing is that, despite being such a collector’s piece, it remains in working condition and still produces a superb tone. The moment you plug it in, the characteristic richness of the rosewood and the superb clarity of the ash body will flow from your fingertips.

The very earliest models featuring original slabs are on the verge of disappearing from the world. You may never again have the opportunity to encounter a 1959 model preserved in such pristine condition. If you keep putting it off, thinking “someday,” this miraculous instrument will pass into the hands of the next generation of collectors and vanish from the market. Now is the time to stop the clock.

It’s worth acquiring even if it means parting with all your other instruments.
A Stratocaster for adults—one worthy of accompanying you through the rest of your life and someday being passed down to the next generation as a family heirloom. Why not take this opportunity to revisit your roots?

Please experience the aura and timeless tone of this supreme instrument with your own hands and ears.

[SPEC]
BODY: Ash
NECK: Maple
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
PICKUP: Original Single Coil
WEIGHT: 3.44 kg
NUT WIDTH: 41.8 mm
w/Original Hard Case
Long-scale neck
*Nut, switch, and tremolo springs have been replaced
*Since this is item consignment, it is not covered by our store’s warranty.

[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*As this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on what we were able to determine during our inspection.
Please be aware of this in advance.

*Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item.

Contact: Matsui