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
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Fender Custom Shop |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | R127461 |
| Product Color: | Super Faded Wide Fade Chocolate 2-Color Sunburst |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Relic |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .010-.046, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
| Body Material: | Ash |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Rift Sawn Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Dark |
| Neck Shape: | '54 Strat Soft V |
| Fingerboard Material: | None (1-Piece Maple Neck) |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.65" (42mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" (647.7mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 21 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | 4-Bolt |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Micarta Black Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Black Micarta |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | 54 - 60 Strat |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Troposphere |
| Middle Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Troposphere RWRP |
| Neck Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Troposphere |
| Controls and Switching: | Volume, Tone, 1/2 Blender, 5-Way Lever |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Gold |
| Bridge: | American Vintage Strat |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage with Fender Logo |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Vintage |
| Pickguard: | Gold |
| Knobs: | Eggshell Plastic |
| Switch Cap: | Eggshell |