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Description
Description
The “Chicago Special” 1955 Stratocaster is loaded with all of the greatest features this iconic guitar can offer. In keeping with Leo’s vision, every CME 1955 Strat features the iconic 7.25” radius, era correct plastics, and even includes a 3-way switch in the case. We hand selected the neck profile to draw on this vintage classic, and chose a rift sawn neck to enhance the resonance of the maple board. Finally, the Chicago Special pickups we’re created with Mike Lewis to ensure a balanced output across every pole piece. The Alnico 5 magnets are wrapped in 42 gauge enamel wire, and potted in shellac to recreate the round highs, and wide open frequency range of a vintage pickup. If you’re looking for the perfect vintage style stratocaster, this one's for you!
"Chicago Special" Strat® pickups: Calibrated set - bridge to neck - for balanced output Each pickup as custom AlNiCo 5 magnet stagger for optimum output balance string-to-string 42 gauge enamel wire for round highs Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
"Chicago Special" Strat® pickups
- Calibrated set - bridge to neck - for balanced output
- Each pickup as custom AlNiCo 5 magnet stagger for optimum output balance string-to-string
- 42 gauge enamel wire for round highs
- Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
Model Number: 9237101523
Serial Number: R121771
Finish Package: NOS
Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed
Weight: 7 lbs 12.6 oz
Body Wood: Ash
Body Color: Wide Fade Chocolate 2-Color Sunburst
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Sort for Lightweight: Yes
Hardware Plating: Chrome
Bridge Assembly: American Vintage Strat
Output Assembly: Vintage Strat
Neck Plate: Reissue Serial Vintage
Back Plate & Trem Cover: Vintage Strat Eggshell
Tremolo Arm: Vintage Strat
Tremolo Arm Tip: Eggshell
Tuner Keys: Vintage
String Guide: Strat NOS
String Gauge: 10-46
Neck Assembly: 56 Strat
Neck Finish: Medium Tint
Neck Blank: Flame Maple Quartersawn
Fingerboard: Flame Maple
Truss Rod: '50's
Head Style: Small
Neck Head Thickness: 0.580"
Neck Scoop: 56
Dot Spacing: Wide
Face Dot: Micarta Black .250
Side Dot: Micarta Black 3/32"
Fret Wire: Medium Vintage
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Neck Back Shape: 54 Strat Soft V
Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .900"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .980"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Nut Material: Bone
Number of Bolts: 4-Bolt
Head Cap Decal: 54-60 Strat
Neck Notes: Quartersawn Flame Maple
Pickguard: Eggshell Relic
Pickup Neck: Handwound Chicago Special Neck
Pickup Middle: Handwound Chicago Special RWRP Middle
Pickup Bridge: Handwound Chicago Special Bridge
Control Knobs: Eggshell Relic
Selector Switch Tip: Eggshell Relic
Pots: 250k 10% Taper Split