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 |
Hand Orientation: | Left-Handed |
Serial Number: | R134826 |
Product Color: | Aged Lake Placid Blue |
Relic/Aging Level: | Journeyman Relic |
Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
Body Material: | Alder |
Neck
Neck Material: | Rosewood |
Fingerboard Material: | None (1-Piece Indian Rosewood Neck) |
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: | Bolt-On |
Fingerboard Inlay: | Micarta White Dots |
Inlay Shape: | Dots |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special |
Middle Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special |
Neck Pickup: | Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special |
Controls and Switching: | Master Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Position Blade |
Electronics Notes: | Fat 50s Strat Half Blender |
Hardware
Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
Bridge: | American Vintage Strat Bridge |
Tuning Machines: | Vintage with Fender Logo |