Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster Deluxe Closet Classic, Aged Vintage White #CZ578766

Full Description

Sound from the golden era

Between its aged finish and its high-quality components, this guitar is a work of art. Equipped on this model is a trio of Custom Shop hand-wound under-wound '69 single-coil pickups. These electronics are the epitome of vintage tone, designed to replicate the sound of the original 1969 Stratocaster. They have warm, bright voicings that are perfect for playing blues, rock, and soulful music.

What sets these pickups apart from other single coils is their under-wound design. This process involves reducing the overall number of turns on the electronic, resulting in a lower output and a more balanced voicing. These are perfect for players who want a classic Stratocaster tone with a slightly more modern twist. They're also incredibly versatile, allowing you to dial in the perfect harmonic for whatever style of music you're playing.

Vintage feel

This Closet Classic is admired for more than just its vintage look. The flat-sawn maple neck and U profile offer players a more substantial grip, better suited for those who prefer a fuller, more substantial guitar feel. As the player strums the strings and navigates up and down the neck, the guitar's design allows for a comfortable and effortless experience, allowing for longer playing sessions without any discomfort.

Adding to its impressive playability, the Strat DLX also features a round-lam maple fingerboard with a 9.5” radius, which contributes to its effortless movement and smooth playability. With twenty-one narrow tall frets, the guitar's design is ideal for lead guitarists who need to move swiftly and quickly across the fretboard. Its period-correct polyurethane finish is another example of the attention to detail paid in crafting this beautiful instrument. This not only enhances its vintage look but also helps to protect the guitar from wear and tear, ensuring its longevity and sustained value. An iconic and expertly constructed guitar that delivers on both aesthetics and playability, allowing them to create the sounds and music of their dreams.

Period-correct components

The expertly crafted hardware of this Custom Shop has undergone moderate finish checking and hardware oxidization, along with mild parts discoloration, coupling into the distinct look and feel of an instrument that has evolved into something complex and refined, like a fine wine. This finely aged finish treatment imparts the look of a guitar owned with pride and well-cared-for over many years. With its combination of vintage features and high-end modern craftsmanship, the DLX Closet Classic offers a unique playing experience, providing musicians with the perfect balance of comfort, playability, and vintage aesthetics.

Specifications

• Product Code: 9236081228

Body and Bridge

• Material: 2pc Select Alder
• Shape: Stratocaster
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Colour: Aged White Vintage
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Plain-Grain Maple
• Neck Shape: 1969 U
• Neck Joint: 4 Bolt
• Neck Finish: Polyurethane
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
• Inlays: Black Micarta Dot
• Truss Rod: Late '60s
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 42mm

Hardware and Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Under-Wound '69 Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Under-Wound '69 Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Under-Wound '69 Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Middle), 5-Position Blade
• Control Knobs: Vintage White Plastic
• Switch Tip: Vintage White
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Schaller "F"
• Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded '60s
• String Trees: Dual-Wing w/ Nylon Spacer
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity