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Black Stratocaster with a maple neck and white pickguard, resting in a tweed hard case with red crushed velvet lining.
01 / 26Black Stratocaster with a maple neck and white pickguard, resting in a tweed hard case with red crushed velvet lining.
The black Stratocaster is seen from the back, resting in its open tweed case with red crushed velvet lining.
02 / 26The black Stratocaster is seen from the back, resting in its open tweed case with red crushed velvet lining.
Black Stratocaster, upper body and neck, with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome hardware, against a red velvet background.
03 / 26Black Stratocaster, upper body and neck, with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome hardware, against a red velvet background.
The black Stratocaster's glossy back is visible, showing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and light wear on the lower bout.
04 / 26The black Stratocaster's glossy back is visible, showing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and light wear on the lower bout.
Close-up of the guitar's light wood headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners and a string tree.
05 / 26Close-up of the guitar's light wood headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners and a string tree.
Close-up of the light blonde maple headstock and neck heel, showing six chrome-plated tuners with oval buttons and some light wear.
06 / 26Close-up of the light blonde maple headstock and neck heel, showing six chrome-plated tuners with oval buttons and some light wear.
Close-up of the guitar's light maple neck and nut, showing a chip in the wood below the nut and strings.
07 / 26Close-up of the guitar's light maple neck and nut, showing a chip in the wood below the nut and strings.
Close-up of the guitar's light-colored neck and strings, showing a chipped nut and finish wear at the headstock joint.
08 / 26Close-up of the guitar's light-colored neck and strings, showing a chipped nut and finish wear at the headstock joint.
Close-up of the light maple neck and headstock, showing the white nut, six strings, and a dark brown string tree.
09 / 26Close-up of the light maple neck and headstock, showing the white nut, six strings, and a dark brown string tree.
Black Stratocaster body with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, chrome tremolo bridge, and cream control knobs.
10 / 26Black Stratocaster body with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, chrome tremolo bridge, and cream control knobs.
Black electric guitar, angled from the neck, showing a white pickguard, three white single-coil pickups, and a maple fretboard.
11 / 26Black electric guitar, angled from the neck, showing a white pickguard, three white single-coil pickups, and a maple fretboard.
Black Stratocaster with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, three cream control knobs, and a maple neck, viewed from above.
12 / 26Black Stratocaster with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, three cream control knobs, and a maple neck, viewed from above.
Black Stratocaster, angled from above, showing the glossy body, white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and maple fretboard.
13 / 26Black Stratocaster, angled from above, showing the glossy body, white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and maple fretboard.
The black Stratocaster's glossy back shows a white tremolo cover, a chrome neck plate, and a light maple neck.
14 / 26The black Stratocaster's glossy back shows a white tremolo cover, a chrome neck plate, and a light maple neck.
The black Stratocaster's glossy back is angled, revealing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and light wood neck with dark stripe.
15 / 26The black Stratocaster's glossy back is angled, revealing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and light wood neck with dark stripe.
The black Stratocaster's glossy back is angled, revealing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and strap button.
16 / 26The black Stratocaster's glossy back is angled, revealing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and strap button.
Close-up of the light wood guitar neck with strings, frets, and two black dot inlays.
17 / 26Close-up of the light wood guitar neck with strings, frets, and two black dot inlays.
The maple neck and fretboard are visible from the side, with black dot inlays and a black guitar body partially visible at the bottom right.
18 / 26The maple neck and fretboard are visible from the side, with black dot inlays and a black guitar body partially visible at the bottom right.
Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing black dot inlays, frets, and strings, with light wear on the wood.
19 / 26Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing black dot inlays, frets, and strings, with light wear on the wood.
Close-up of the black guitar body and white pickguard, showing a slight gap between them near the middle pickup.
20 / 26Close-up of the black guitar body and white pickguard, showing a slight gap between them near the middle pickup.
Close-up of the black guitar body and white pickguard edge, showing the multi-ply construction and a slight gap.
21 / 26Close-up of the black guitar body and white pickguard edge, showing the multi-ply construction and a slight gap.
A digital scale displays "7.8" above a maple fretboard with black dot inlays and light fret wear.
22 / 26A digital scale displays "7.8" above a maple fretboard with black dot inlays and light fret wear.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's light maple fretboard, showing 1.63 inches at the nut, with black dot inlays.
23 / 26A digital caliper measures the guitar's light maple fretboard, showing 1.63 inches at the nut, with black dot inlays.
A digital caliper measures the maple neck's thickness at 0.93 inches, with dot inlays visible along the light-colored fretboard.
24 / 26A digital caliper measures the maple neck's thickness at 0.93 inches, with dot inlays visible along the light-colored fretboard.
A digital caliper measures the neck relief of the black Stratocaster, showing a reading of 1.01, with the maple fretboard visible.
25 / 26A digital caliper measures the neck relief of the black Stratocaster, showing a reading of 1.01, with the maple fretboard visible.
An open tweed hard case with red plush lining, containing a black leather strap, coiled cable, tremolo arm, bridge cover, and various manuals and hang tags.
26 / 26An open tweed hard case with red plush lining, containing a black leather strap, coiled cable, tremolo arm, bridge cover, and various manuals and hang tags.

Fender

2016 Fender American Vintage '56 Stratocaster Black w/OHSC

$2,295.00

Available

  • Year2016
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreOrange
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
2016
Model
Fender American Vintage '56 Stratocaster Black
Finish
Black
Condition
Very Good
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.63
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.93
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.01
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Body
Alder
Neck
Maple

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
American Vintage '56 Single-Coil Strat Pickups

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

2016 Fender American Vintage '56 Stratocaster Black w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Very Good Condition With Some Dings And Scratches Visible From Play Wear, Some Damage Visible Around The Nut (See Photos)

Alder Body With Nitro Finish

Thick Soft "V" Maple Neck

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.93", At 12th Fret 1.01"

7.25" Radius

Comes With Original Case And Case Candy, See Last Photo

The 2016 Fender American Vintage ’56 Stratocaster captures the classic feel and tone of an early-era Strat with vintage-correct appointments and timeless Black finish. Featuring a comfortable ’56-style soft V maple neck, three American Vintage ’56 single-coil pickups, vintage-style tremolo, and classic Fender hardware, this USA-made Strat delivers authentic vintage character with modern playability. A fantastic choice for players and collectors alike. Includes Original Fender Hardshell Case.

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