Fender 75th Anniversary Commemorative Stratocaster In 2-Color Bourbon Burst (US21007054)

In 1946 Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender created Fender Electric Instrument Company and changed the trajectory of modern music forever. The 75th Anniversary Series celebrates Leo’s bold, revolutionary designs with special versions of the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass. Featuring unique finishes, premium pickups and remarkably comfortable necks, these instruments honor the timeless Fender designs that reshaped music.

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Stratocaster is decked out in a beautiful 2-Color Bourbon Burst finish over an ash body, with gold hardware and pearl button locking tuners. The one-piece maple neck features a Deep “C” profile, rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a sculpted neck heel for unsurpassed comfort and playability. Custom Shop Fat ‘60s pickups provide sweet Strat tone with added low-end punch while a 2-point tremolo with cold-rolled steel block enhances sparkle, sustain and tuning stability. Finally, each Commemorative Stratocaster features a 75th anniversary ingot inlaid into the back of the headstock and an engraved anniversary neck plate.

This limited-edition Stratocaster is a fitting homage to the world’s most popular electric guitar, providing classic Fender style and tone in an exclusive, upscale package.

Includes a molded hardshell case and a special certificate of authenticity.

FEATURES

• Ash body with limited 2-Color Bourbon Burst finish
  
• Custom Shop Fat ’60s pickups
  
• Gold hardware and anniversary badging
  
• 2-Point tremolo with cold-rolled steel block
  
• “Deep C”-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
  

CUSTOM SHOP FAT ’60S PICKUPS
Fender Custom Shop Fat ’60s Strat pickups deliver sweet 1960s single-coil Stratocaster sound with plenty of crisp articulation. The overwound design gives these pickups added low-end punch for an extra shot of attitude.

ASH BODY
Ash is an extremely resonant tonewood and has a bright sweet sound. It is also favored for its well-defined grain as showcased by the beautiful 2-Color Bourbon Burst finish of this limited instrument.

ANNIVERSARY BADGING
This model features a gold 75th anniversary ingot inlaid into the back of the headstock and a 75th anniversary neck plate.

LOCKING TUNERS WITH PEARLOID BUTTONS
Locking tuners improve tuning stability and make string changes a breeze while the pearl buttons add a touch of class to this special instrument.

SCULPTED NECK HEEL
The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improves access to the upper register for easy and comfortable soloing.

DEEP “C” NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES
Delivering both comfort and speed, the Delivering both comfort and speed, the Deep “C” neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that’s perfect for chording and single note playing alike. Hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel.


SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

• Body Material: Ash
  
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
  
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
  

NECK

• Neck Material: Maple
  
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
  
• Neck Shape: Deep “C”
  
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648mm)
  
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
  
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241mm)
  
• Number of Frets: 22
  
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
  
• Nut Material: Bone
  
• Nut Width: 1.685″ (42.8mm)
  
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
  

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’60s Single-Coil Strat
  
• Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’60s RWRP Single-Coil Strat
  
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’60s Single-Coil Strat
  
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
  
• Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
  
• Configuration: SSS
  

HARDWARE

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
  
• Hardware Finish: Gold
  
• Tuning Machines: Modern Locking Short-Post with White Pearloid Buttons
  
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
  
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
  
• Switch Tip: Aged White
  
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
  

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings: .009-.042 Gauges
  
• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Hardshell – Inca Silver with Blue Interior