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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
"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: | R127768 |
Product Color: | 3-Tone Sunburst Sparkle |
Relic/Aging Level: | Deluxe Closet Classic |
Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
Factory Setup: | .010-.046, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
Body Material: | Alder |
Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck
Neck Material: | Rift Sawn Maple |
Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck Tint/Color: | Light |
Neck Shape: | '59 C |
Fingerboard Material: | AAA Indian Rosewood |
Nut Material: | Bone |
Nut Width: | 1.65" (42mm) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5" |
Scale Length: | 25.5" (647.7mm) |
Number of Frets: | 21 Frets |
Neck Joint: | 4-Bolt |
Fingerboard Inlay: | Micarta White Dots |
Inlay Shape: | Dots |
Side Marker Inlay: | White Micarta |
Headstock Inlay/Decal: | 56 - 60 Strat |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special |
Middle Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special RWRP |
Neck Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special |
Controls and Switching: | Volume, Tone, 1/2 Blender, 5-Way Lever |
Hardware
Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
Bridge: | American Vintage Strat |
Tuning Machines: | Vintage with Fender Logo |
String Tree: | American Vintage Wing w/Metal Spacer |