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Lavender Haze Finish
The CME Exclusive Player II series debuts a brand new 'could-have-been-but-never-was' colorway that's unabashedly inspired by mid-century appliances, classic cars, and well... golden-era electric guitars. Make way for Lavender Haze—a smokey amethyst hue with notes of sandy Lake Michigan beaches and fragrant Chicago lilac gardens. It's a color equally at home on your kitchen counter as it would be cruising down Lake Shore Drive, and more appropriately slung around your neck on stage at The Empty Bottle.
"Full Dip" Pickups
At the heart of these instruments are Chicago Music Exchange’s all-new proprietary Fender "Full Dip" pickups. Taking their name from the time- honored way of ordering an Italian beef sandwich in the City of Big Shoulders, these pickups are sonically inspired by decades of experience listening to our customers' needs, dissecting vintage instruments, and working alongside the experts at Fender Custom Shop.
“Full Dip” pickups begin with Fender's Vintera II recipe, but add two essential ingredients. First, Alnico 2 magnets tame harsh frequencies, smoothing out the EQ and allowing the notes to bloom. Second, we overwound the coils by 5% to add the necessary heat and grit to cut through any mix.
Rosewood Slab Fingerboard
For the Lavender Haze series, rosewood was the natural choice—its deep, smoky grain and warm tonal response beautifully complement the soft, amethyst glow of the finish. First introduced by Fender in 1959 and long celebrated for its richness and warmth, rosewood adds both visual depth and a smoother, more expressive feel under the fingers. Now offered as an upgraded option on Player II instruments, it elevates the Lavender Haze models with a darker contrast that enhances the color’s mid-century character and rounds out each instrument’s voice.
Jazzmaster
The "Full Dip" pickups feature Alnico 2 magnets ands 4-Way Switching has been added. The additional selector switch Position 4 runs both pickups in Series, essentially creating one massive, high-output humbucker.
Telecaster
Similar to the Jazzmaster, the "Full Dip" pickups feature Alnico 2 magnets ands 4-Way Switching has been added. The additional selector switch Position 4 runs both pickups in Series, essentially creating one massive, high-output humbucker.
Stratocaster
The "Full Dip" pickups feature Alnico 2 magnets with the Blender Mod Circuit. The second tone knob blends the Neck pickup into the Bridge position for otherwise impossible Tele-style sounds in selector switch Positions 1 and 2.
Jazz Bass
The "Full Dip" pickups feature a custom Hybrid Magnet design, utilizing Alnico 5 on the E and A strings for tight low-end punch, and Alnico 2 on the D and G strings for a warm, fat growl. It features Concentric Stack Knobs for independent controls.
Lavender Haze Accessories
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Divine Noise Cables
Shop NowTone should be clean—your cable should look dangerous. Divine Noise cables arrive color-matched in CME Exclusive Lavender Haze, available in straight, curly, and 50/50 variants with angle-end and silent plug options. Built tough, noise-free, and ready for the studio or the stage.
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Souldier Straps
Shop NowTurn heads before you even hit the first chord. These CME Exclusive Souldier Guitar Straps in Lavender Haze blend boutique craftsmanship with bold, stage-ready style—available in five killer variations built for comfort, durability, and serious visual pop. This is how you wear your tone.
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Fender x Kyser Capo
Shop NowFast changes. Zero drama. The Fender x Kyser Lavender Haze Capo is engineered for the perfect fit, delivering rock-solid intonation and lightning-quick one-hand operation. It’s a small upgrade that makes a massive difference—finished in a color that refuses to blend in.
