Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster "Chicago Special" Heavy Relic Super Aged Shell Pink over 3-Color Sunburst w/Gold Hardware (Serial #R134528)

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

General:
Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Gold
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Super Aged Shell Pink over 3-Color Sunburst
Relic or Aging Level: Heavy Relic
Serial Number: R134528
Series: Fender Custom Shop
Weight: 8lbs 4oz

Body:
Body Material: Alder

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Micarta White Dots
Fingerboard Material: AAA Indian Rosewood
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Number of Frets: 21 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Controls and Switching: Master Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Position Blade
Electronics Notes: Fat 50s Strat Half Blender
Neck Pickup: Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Pickup Configuration: SSS

Hardware:
Bridge: American Vintage Strat Bridge
Tuning Machines: Vintage with Fender Logo