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: | R143909 |
| Product Color: | Fluorescent Yellow |
| Relic/Aging Level: | NOS (New Old Stock) |
| 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 Light Weight) |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Roasted Flame Maple 3A |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Light Tint |
| Neck Shape: | 1959-Style “C” Shape Neck (.860-.980) |
| Fingerboard Material: | Slab AAA Indian 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: | 4 Bolt |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Vintage Clay Dot |
| 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 '50s Half Blender |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge: | American Vintage Stratocaster Bridge |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style |
| Fret Wire: | Narrow Tall / 6105 |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Black Anodized |