Description
The Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child Stratocaster in Olympic White is more than a tribute; it is a thoughtful recreation of the instrument that helped redefine electric guitar. Built by the artisans of the Fender Custom Shop, this model captures the essential configuration of Jimi's famously reverse strung Strat, but reimagined for right handed players who want that unmistakable voice and feel.
Jimi Hendrix was the quintessential innovator of modern guitar. A left handed player using a right handed guitar flipped upside down, he unlocked tones that were raw, vocal, and explosive. The Voodoo Child Strat delivers that same spirit through its carefully dialed in specs and period correct details. For players chasing expressive blues rock, psychedelic textures, or vintage inspired fire, this guitar offers a direct line to that era without sacrificing modern playability.
Crafted from 2 piece select alder and finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer, the body resonates with a lively, open character. The Journeyman Relic treatment gives it the broken in look and feel of a well loved instrument that has seen decades of stages and studios. Under the hood, a trio of Custom Shop hand wound 69 single coil pickups delivers the glassy highs, woody mids, and elastic low end that defined late 60s Strat tones. From chimey cleans to searing fuzz driven leads, the SSS configuration and 5 way blade switch provide a wide tonal palette that responds beautifully to touch and volume control adjustments.
The 6 saddle American Vintage synchronized tremolo offers smooth, expressive vibrato with dependable intonation. Vintage style tuning machines and a bone nut enhance tuning stability, whether you are bending aggressively or leaning into tremolo work. This is a guitar built for real performance, equally at home under bright stage lights or in a focused studio session.
Playability is where this Strat truly shines. The maple neck features a comfortable 1966 Oval C carve, measuring .810 at the first fret and .965 at the twelfth. It fills the hand without feeling bulky. The 9.5 inch radius and narrow tall 6105 frets make bends effortless while maintaining a familiar vintage feel. With a 25.5 inch scale length and a 1.650 inch bone nut, it strikes a perfect balance between snap, clarity, and comfort.
Visually, the Olympic White finish paired with a 3 ply eggshell pickguard and vintage white plastics nails the late 60s aesthetic. The large 60s style headstock adds visual authority, while the engraved four bolt neck plate and nickel chrome hardware complete the period correct vibe. Every detail works together to tell the story of an instrument that changed music history.
At Cream City Music, we see plenty of exceptional guitars come through our doors. This Voodoo Child Strat stands apart for its authenticity, feel, and tonal depth. If you have ever wanted to tap into the expressive power and sonic character that reshaped rock guitar, this Custom Shop build delivers it with conviction and craftsmanship you can feel the moment you plug in.
Specifications:
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Olympic White; Journeyman Relic
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: 1966 Oval "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust; Slotted Nut
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Engraved
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell
- Control Knobs: Vintage White
- Pickup Covers: Vintage White
- Switch Tip: Vintage White
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- String Trees: Single-Wing with Nylon Spacer
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046)
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '69 Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '69 Single-Coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '69 Single-Coil Strat
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume; Tone 1 (Neck); Tone 2 (Middle)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Case Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235000601
