Fender Masterbuilt Ltd Edition '55 Stratocaster Relic Dennis Galuszka - USA 2005

Here is a 2005 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Limited Edition ’55 Stratocaster Relic, hand-crafted by Masterbuilder Dennis Galuszka and designed as a highly accurate recreation of Fender’s earliest Stratocaster production. This instrument reflects both the meticulous attention to vintage detail of the Fender Custom Shop and Galuszka’s reputation for producing some of the most authentic and finely executed Masterbuilt instruments.

This example features a lightweight 2-piece ash body finished in a beautifully executed 2-Tone Sunburst nitro lacquer with tasteful relic ageing. The wear pattern is subtle and convincing, replicating the look and feel of a genuine mid-’50s working instrument. The maple neck has a smooth, broken-in feel with Micarta black dot inlays, a 9.5" radius, and a bone nut, blending vintage aesthetics with enhanced modern playability.

The neck profile is comfortably rounded, measuring 22.25mm at the 1st fret and 24.82mm at the 12th, with a nut width of 42.07mm tapering to 51.8mm at the 12th fret. Combined with a low, highly playable setup (0.25mm at the 1st fret and 1.75mm at the 12th), the guitar feels immediately responsive and effortless across the entire fingerboard.

Tonally, it is equipped with a set of Custom Shop “Strat Fat ‘50s NK NOS” pickups, delivering classic early-Strat character with enhanced depth and clarity. Expect bell-like highs, full yet controlled mids, and tight low-end response. The guitar reacts dynamically to touch and picking intensity, making it especially well suited to blues, surf, classic rock, and expressive lead playing.

Condition is excellent, showing only the intentional factory relic work with no additional wear or damage. It presents as a high-end Masterbuilt instrument equally suited for serious players and collectors who value historical accuracy and premium Custom Shop craftsmanship.

Specifications:

Year: 2005
Country: USA
Model: Fender Masterbuilt
Finish: 2-Tone Sunburst
Body: 2-piece ash
Neck: Plain grain Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Scale: 25.5"
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Strat Fat ‘50s NK NOS
Bridge: Vintage-style synchronised tremolo
Tuners: Vintage Kluson-style
Case: Original Fender CS black hard case & CoA + Candy