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
Model: 9232000798
Relic/Aging Level: Deluxe Closet Classic
Serial Number: R129460
Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz
Case Type: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case Brown
Body Material: Ash
Body Color: Aged Trans White Blonde w/Trans Surf Green Burst
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard Material: AAA Indian Rosewood
Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitro Lacquer
Neck Shape: 59 "C"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall Sanko 6105
Fingerboard Inlay: Micarta White Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Micarta White Dots
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut Material: Bone
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Factory Tuning: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage with Fender Logo
Bridge: American Vintage Strat
Knobs: Vintage White
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Neck Pickup: Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Middle Pickup: Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Bridge Pickup: Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Controls and Switching: Master Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Position Blade
Electronics Notes: Fat 50s Strat Half Blender