Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster Relic - USA 2005

The Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster is a remarkable homage to one of rock’s most cherished instruments: Gallagher’s heavily worn 1961 Stratocaster. In 1997, Fender Custom Shop designers met Gallagher’s brother, Donal, in Los Angeles, where they were granted access to this iconic guitar. Initially, only 40 meticulously crafted replicas were produced for European sale, but the response was overwhelming, prompting Fender to create additional models to meet the demand. This tribute Stratocaster is an incredibly accurate reproduction, capturing every worn detail of the original’s three-tone Sunburst alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. It’s a faithful re-creation, down to the mismatched tuners—five Sperzel and one Gotoh—and the distinctive white plastic dot at the 12th fret.

The guitar’s excellent condition and stellar playability make it a standout. With three custom-wound ’60s single-coil pickups, aged chrome hardware, and 21 medium jumbo frets, it delivers an authentic vintage Strat sound and feel, resonating with the raw energy Gallagher himself brought to the stage. The early-'60s "C"-shaped maple neck and rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5" radius provide smooth, comfortable playability, ideal for everything from blues to rock. This model replicates the wear patterns on Rory’s original guitar down to the finest details, giving players and fans a genuine sense of the legendary instrument’s character.

This Rory Gallagher Strat comes with a deluxe hardshell case, Fender rag and Certificate of Authenticity, completing this unique collector's package. It is a fitting tribute to a true guitar master and a rare opportunity for players to own a piece of history. Fender’s dedication to capturing every aspect of the original guitar's look, feel, and tone pays homage not only to Gallagher’s legacy but to the enduring appeal of the Stratocaster itself.

The recent auction of Rory Gallagher’s original 1961 Stratocaster highlights the exceptional legacy of this iconic instrument and deepens the significance of Fender’s Rory Gallagher Strat. With the original now in private hands, this RG Signature Stratocaster remains the closest experience to holding Gallagher’s famed guitar - a true testament to his enduring impact on music and guitar craftsmanship.

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th fret: 1.5mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.39mm

Neck depth at 12th fret: 23.54mm

Nut Width: 42.12mm  

12 fret width: 51.41mm

Weight: 3.5kg / 7.71lb

Select alder body

3-Tone Sunburst Relic finish

Three Custom '60s single-coil Strat pickups

Early '60s "C"-shaped maple neck

9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard

21 medium jumbo frets

Three-position blade pickup switch

Replicates wear pattern of Rory's original guitar; one mismatched Sperzel tuning machine; one mismatched white dot inlay at 12th fret

Includes deluxe hardshell case

Certificate of Authenticity