Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar

Description: Swarming with "Black Beauty" Vibes While not intended to be a direct reproduction, this Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster is brimming with "Black Beauty" vibes, brandishing a look, sound, and styling reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix's prized 1968 Strat. This solidbody electric guitar features a period-correct 2-piece alder body, along with a 2-piece rift-sawn maple neck and late-'60s-style truss rod. That said, this '68 Strat's 9.5-inch-radius fingerboard with narrow-tall frets offers a level of playability that modern guitarists will appreciate. This exquisite instrument's hand-wound Custom Shop pickups reflect the entire scope of Stratocaster tones, from vintage-wound sparkle to Texas-fried heat and everything in between. This premium electronics package also includes a Tone Saver treble-bleed circuit, an RWRP middle pickup, and modern 5-way switching. This stunning Custom Shop Strat flaunts a vintage-style synchronized tremolo, Schaller "F"-style tuning machines, a "V"-logo neck plate, an oversized headstock with a period-accurate logo, a 3-ply pickguard, Sweetwater is an Authorized Fender Custom Shop Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar - Aged Black with Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 3 Single-coil Pickups, and Synchronized Tremolo - Aged Black Swarming with "Black Beauty" Vibes While not intended to be a direct reproduction, this Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster is brimming with "Black Beauty" vibes, brandishing a look, sound, and styling reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix's prized 1968 Strat. This solidbody electric guitar features a period-correct 2-piece alder body, along with a 2-piece rift-sawn maple neck and late-'60s-style truss rod. That said, this '68 Strat's 9.5-inch-radius fingerboard with narrow-tall frets offers a level of playability that modern guitarists will appreciate. This exquisite instrument's hand-wound Custom Shop pickups reflect the entire scope of Stratocaster tones, from vintage-wound sparkle to Texas-fried heat and everything in between. This premium electronics package also includes a Tone Saver treble-bleed circuit, an RWRP middle pickup, and modern 5-way switching. This stunning Custom Shop Strat flaunts a vintage-style synchronized tremolo, Schaller "F"-style tuning machines, a "V"-logo neck plate, an oversized headstock with a period-accurate logo, a 3-ply pickguard, and a head-turning aged finish. Fender aficionados searching for the definitive late-'60s Strat will find a true chef-d'oeurve in this Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster.Built for effortless playability Once you get your hands on this Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster, you're not going to want to put it down. Its 2-piece alder body is lightweight and comfortably contoured, whether you're sitting in your practice room or standing onstage. Its rift-sawn maple neck boasts a period-correct 2-piece design, along with an addictive 1969 "U" back shape. Its 9.5-inch-radius maple fingerboard ensures effortless, lightning-fast playability. Moreover, Sweetwater guitarists love how this Strat's 21 narrow-tall frets enable you to bend judiciously with zero worries about fretting out.An encyclopedia of Strat tones Historically, Fender's pickups have varied in tone from year to year — manufacturing consistency wasn't quite as exacting as it is today! This resulted in endless variations between pickups of the same model, especially when comparing pickups from different years. At the top of this Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster's many charms is its ability to re-create the full spectrum of Strat tones, both vintage and modern. Whether you're aiming for vintage-style chime, Woodstock-era quack, or red-hot Texas blues, this guitar will tackle them all with equal aplomb. This '68 Strat's premium electronics package also includes a Tone Saver treble-bleed circuit, an RWRP middle pickup, and modern 5-way switching.Adorned with premium hardware You'll appreciate all the special finishing touches applied to this Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster. You'll benefit from top-shelf hardware, including a vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles and period-accurate Schaller "F"-style tuning machines. A 3-ply eggshell pickguard gives this solidbody electric guitar spotlight-stealing aesthetics. You also get a bone nut, a Custom Shop "V"-logo neck plate, black micarta dot position inlays, and a head-turning aged finish. Whenever you step out with this 1968 Strat, it's a sure bet that all eyes will be on you.Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Features: Brandishes a look, sound, and styling reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix's prized 1968 "Black Beauty" Strat — only available at Sweetwater Lightweight, comfortably contoured 2-piece alder body Rift-sawn maple neck with an addictive 1969 "U" back shape Easy-playing 9.5-inch-radius maple fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets Custom Shop hand-wound single-coil pickups exhibit the full range of vintage and modern Strat tones Tone Saver treble-bleed circuit, RWRP middle pickup, and modern 5-way switching Vintage-style synchronized tremolo and Schaller "F"-style tuning machines Oversized headstock with a period-accurate logo 3-ply eggshell pickguard, bone nut, Custom Shop "V"-logo neck plate, and black micarta position inlays Head-turning aged finish Deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity included SpecificationDetail Number of Strings 6 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Type Solidbody Body Shape '68 Stratocaster Relic Body Material 2-piece Select Alder Body Finish WLS Undercoat Color Aged Black Neck Material Rift Sawn Maple Neck Shape 1969 U Neck Joint Bolt-on Radius 9.5" Fingerboard Material Maple Fingerboard Inlay Dots Number of Frets 21, Narrow Tall (6105) Scale Length 25.5" Nut Material Bone Bridge/Tailpiece Fender 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles Tuners Fender/Schaller Vintage F-style Neck Pickup Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat Single-coil Middle Pickup Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '69 RWRP Strat Single-coil Bridge Pickup Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '69 Strat Single-coil Controls 1 x volume, 2 x tone Switching 5-way blade pickup switch RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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