Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1966 Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic in Super Aged Target 3-Color Sunburst captures everything players love about a great mid-'60s Strat; balanced tone, effortless feel, and the unmistakable look of a guitar that has gracefully matured over decades. Built as part of the Time Machine Collection, this model leans into the elegance of a carefully preserved vintage original, pairing authentic period styling with Custom Shop precision and playability.
The two-piece select alder body features an offset seam and is finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, allowing the guitar to resonate freely while developing the soft, naturally worn character associated with old Fender finishes. The Super Aged Target 3-Color Sunburst perfectly reflects the look of a well-loved original, with gently faded hues and subtle checking that give the instrument an immediately familiar feel. The DLX Closet Classic treatment keeps the aging tasteful and restrained, suggesting a guitar that has been played consistently and cared for through the years rather than heavily abused.
A trio of Custom Shop hand-wound '66 Strat pickups delivers the unmistakable voice of the era. Clean tones are glassy and articulate with a slightly woody midrange, while driven sounds bloom with smooth sustain and rich harmonic character. The five-way blade switch unlocks every iconic Strat position, from crisp bridge bite to the hollow sparkle of the in-between settings. Vintage-inspired controls keep everything intuitive and responsive, making it easy to shape tones that feel alive and dynamic.
The maple neck features Fender's comfortable '66 Oval C profile, striking an ideal balance between vintage substance and modern comfort. Combined with the 3A rosewood fingerboard, 9.5 inch radius, and narrow tall 6105 frets, the neck feels smooth and broken in without sacrificing precision. Chords ring clearly, bends come easily, and the lightly aged nitro finish gives the guitar the feel of an instrument that has already spent decades in capable hands.
Hardware appointments stay true to the period with a vintage-style synchronized tremolo, bent steel saddles, Fender-logo tuners, and parchment plastics throughout. Every detail contributes to the impression of a treasured vintage Strat that has naturally evolved into something special over time.
At Cream City Music, we love how this 1966 Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic delivers the feel and response of a true vintage instrument without sacrificing reliability or consistency. It captures the essence of an era when the Stratocaster had fully come into its own; expressive, versatile, and endlessly inspiring.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Alder with Offset Seam
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, DLX Closet Classic Super Aged Target 3-Color Sunburst
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: 1966 Oval "C"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: 3A Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot (7 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Truss Rod: Early '60s Style
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded '60s
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Vintage White Closet Classic
- Switch Tip: Vintage White
- String Tree: American Vintage '65
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '66 Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '66 Single-Coil Strat
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '66 Single-Coil Strat
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Potentiometers: 250K 10% Taper Split
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046)
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235700229
