Description
Description
If a more modern spin on a classic Strat is something that interests you, the 1960 “Chicago Special” Stratocaster is for you. The 1960’s were a period of innovation, so we honored the spirit of the time by including a 9’5” radius (a modern upgrade) and a the Fender ½ blender which allows you to blend in the neck pickup in the 1st and 2nd position by way of the first tone knob. The slab rosewood fretboard is joined to a rift sawn maple neck to enhance the resonance of the neck. 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.
"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
Specs
Specs
General
Series: | Fender Custom Shop |
Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
Serial Number: | R122068 |
Product Color: | Aged Shell Pink/Tahitian Coral Burst |
Relic/Aging Level: | Time Capsule |
Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
Body Material: | 2-Piece Alder, Sort for Lightweight |
Body Finish: | NOS Flash Coat Lacquer |
Neck
Neck Material: | Maple Rift Sawn |
Neck Finish: | NOS Flash Coat Lacquer |
Neck Tint/Color: | Light Tint |
Neck Shape: | 59 "C" |
Fingerboard Material: | AAA Rosewood, Sort for Dark |
Nut Material: | Bone |
Nut Width: | 1.65" |
Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5" |
Scale Length: | 25.5" |
Number of Frets: | 21 Frets |
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On |
Fingerboard Inlay: | Vintage Clay |
Inlay Shape: | Dots |
Side Marker Inlay: | Vintage Clay |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Stratocaster |
Middle Pickup: | Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Stratocaster RWRP |
Neck Pickup: | Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Stratocaster |
Controls and Switching: | Fat 50 Strat 1/2 Blender |
Electronics Notes: | Fat 50s Strat Half Blender |
Hardware
Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
Bridge: | American Vintage Stratocaster |
Tuning Machines: | Vintage w/Fender Logo |
String Tree: | American Vintage 59-64 Metal Spaced |
Fret Wire: | Narrow Tall / 6105 |
Saddle: | Metal |
Pickguard: | 3-Ply Mint |
Knobs: | Vintage White |
Switch Cap: | Vintage White |