Description
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Custom Deluxe Stratocaster NOS blends timeless Stratocaster DNA with elevated Custom Shop appointments for players who appreciate vintage soul paired with refined modern performance. Built as part of a limited edition run, this stunning instrument pairs premium tonewoods with hand-wound electronics and tasteful upgrades, resulting in a Strat that feels equally at home on stage, in the studio, or as the centerpiece of a discerning collection. Finished in a striking Crimson Red Transparent over a AAA Flame maple top, it delivers the unmistakable Fender experience with an unmistakably upscale presentation. The specifications for this model are detailed in the Fender build sheet.
The foundation begins with a lightweight two-piece ash body selected for exceptional resonance and topped with AAA flame maple beneath a nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the wood to breathe and mature naturally over time. A AAA flame maple neck carved to a comfortable 1965 Strat "C" profile provides an inviting feel in the hand, while the 9.5-inch radius and 21 narrow tall frets strike an ideal balance between vintage familiarity and effortless modern playability. Hand-wound Custom Shop Fat '60s pickups occupy all three positions, with a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup delivering hum-canceling performance in positions two and four. Vintage Modified Wiring #2 expands the Strat's tonal flexibility, making this guitar equally capable of glassy cleans, rich blues textures, and articulate overdriven lead work.
Comfort and performance were clearly priorities throughout the build. The Custom Classic two-point tremolo provides smooth vibrato action with improved tuning stability, while modern staggered locking tuners ensure quick string changes and dependable performance under demanding conditions. The slim "C" neck profile, combined with the dark-tinted nitro finish, feels immediately broken in without sacrificing the precision expected from a Custom Shop instrument. Every detail has been chosen to maximize confidence whether you're performing under stage lights or recording in the studio.
Visually, this Limited Edition Custom Deluxe Stratocaster is every bit as captivating as its sound. The translucent Crimson Red finish showcases the dramatic figuring of the AAA flame maple top, complemented by elegant gold hardware, a tortoiseshell pickguard, aged white pickup covers and controls, and an engraved limited edition neck plate. The result is an instrument that exudes sophistication while remaining unmistakably Fender, offering a striking alternative to more traditional Strat finishes.
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Custom Deluxe Stratocaster NOS represents everything players have come to expect from Fender's premier builders. Premium woods, hand-wound pickups, thoughtful modern refinements, and exceptional visual appeal combine to create a Strat that's as inspiring to look at as it is to play. Cream City Music is proud to offer this limited edition Custom Shop instrument to players seeking uncompromising craftsmanship and timeless Fender tone.
Specifications:
- Body Material: 2-Piece Lightweight Ash with AAA Flame Maple Top
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, NOS
- Color: Crimson Red Transparent
- Neck Material: AAA Flame Maple
- Neck Shape: 1965 Strat "C"
- Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Flame Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 21
- Frets: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Inlays: Black Micarta Dot
- Side Dots: Black Micarta
- Tuners: Modern Staggered Locking, Gold
- Bridge: 2-Point Custom Classic Strat Tremolo
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickguard: Custom Tortoiseshell
- Control Knobs: Aged White Strat Volume and Tone
- Switch Tip: White
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s RWRP Single-Coil Strat
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
- Switching: 5-Position Blade Switch with Vintage Modified Wiring #2
- Case Included: Fender Custom Shop Black Hardshell Case
Sku: 9231017045
