Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster "Chicago Special" Relic Faded Swamp Burst

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: 9237101525
Serial Number: R115902
Finish Package: Relic
Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed
Weight: 7lbs 10oz

Body Wood: Ash
Body Color: Faded Swamp Burst
Body Finish: Lacquer
Sort for Lightweight: Yes

Hardware Plating: Chrome
Bridge Assembly: American Vintage
Output Assembly: Vintage
Neck Plate: R Serial Vintage
Back Plate & Trem Cover: Vintage .060 Eggshell
Tremolo Arm: Vintage Strat
Tremolo Arm Tip: Eggshell
Tuner Keys: Vintage W/Fender Logo
String Gauge: .010-.046

Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitro Lacquer
Neck Blank: Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Truss Rod: 50s
Head Style: Small
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575"
Dot Spacing: Wide
Face Dot: Micarta Black
Side Dot: Micarta Black
Fret Wire: Medium Vintage Jescar 47095
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
Head Cap Decal: 54 - 60 Strat
Neck Notes: No Paint on Back of Neck Frets 1 through 12

Pickguard: 54 - 58 Eggshell
Pickup Neck: Hand-Wound Chicago Special Neck
Pickup Middle: Hand-Wound Chicago Special RWRP
Pickup Bridge: Hand-Wound Chicago Special Bridge
Control Knobs: Eggshell
Selector Switch Tip: Eggshell
Pots: 250K 10% Taper Split
Switch: 5-Way Lever