Specs:
• Model: Fender USA Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Tribute Stratocaster
• Finish: 3-Color Sunburst
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Mid ’60s Oval “C” (Rory Gallagher spec)
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Inlays: Black Dots
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Radius: 7.25"
• Frets: Vintage Style
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Rory Gallagher Strat Pickups
• Controls: Master Volume, Two Tone, 5-Way Selector
• Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage-Style Fender
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Finish Type: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Heavy Relic)
• Case: Original Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2023
• Condition: Mint
Personal Thoughts:
The Rory Gallagher Tribute Stratocaster is one of the most iconic and emotionally charged instruments Fender has ever produced. Built to honour one of the greatest Strat players of all time, this Custom Shop model is far more than a relic — it’s a faithful recreation of a guitar that shaped decades of blues and rock history.
This 3-Color Sunburst example captures the spirit perfectly. From the worn-in maple board and heavily aged nitro finish to the punchy, dynamic Custom Shop Rory Gallagher pickups, everything about this guitar feels alive and unapologetically raw. Clean tones are glassy and articulate, while driven sounds deliver that unmistakable snarling Strat bite Rory was famous for.
The neck profile sits beautifully in the hand — comfortable, familiar, and instantly inspiring — while the vintage radius and frets reinforce the authentic feel. It’s a guitar that encourages expressive playing, digging in, and letting dynamics do the talking.
Whether you’re a Rory devotee, a Strat collector, or simply someone who appreciates historically important guitars done properly, this is one of those instruments that truly earns its reputation.
Condition Report:
Mint condition. Exceptionally clean with no additional wear beyond the factory relic work. Frets, hardware, and finish are all superb. Supplied with original Fender Custom Shop case and accompanying paperwork.
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.