Fender Custom Shop 1968 Heavy Relic Stratocaster Red Sparkle
Featuring a heavy relic treatment, this 1968 Stratocaster has the look of many years of hard use on the road. The guitar's premium ash body wood has great tone and is lightweight for playing comfort. The quartersawn maple U-shaped neck has the finish worn off the back for a great, played-in feel. A dark Indian rosewood fingerboard sports pearl face dots, and 21 frets. Custom Shop 1969 pickups have the sought-after sound of yesterday with the benefits of modern wiring. "F" tuners, aged hardware complete the dream.
| SPECS | |
| Model | 1968 Stratocaster |
| Part # | 9231005414 |
| Serial # | R73416 |
| Weight | 7.4 lbs |
| Color | Red Sparkle |
| Aging | Heavy Relic, Heavy Checking, Heavy Dings & Gouges, Armwear and Buckle Wear |
| Finish Type | Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Wood | 2 piece Ash, Sort for Lightweight |
| Neck Wood | Quartersawn Maple |
| Fretboard Wood | Dark Indian Rosewood |
| Neck Shape | 1969 "U" Shape |
| Neck Dimensions | .850 - 910" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Neck Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Dirty Back of Neck, Finish Removed from Back of Neck |
| Inlays | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Fretboard Radius | 9.5" |
| Frets | 21, 6105 Frets |
| Pickguard | 3-ply Parchment |
| Pickups | Custom 1969 Strat Pickups (Middle: RWRP) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Tone |
| Wiring | Modern Wiring |
| Hardware | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge | Vintage Strat Tremolo |
| Tuners | Fender Schaller |
| Case | Black Tolex w/ Orange Plush |
| Extras | COA, Strap, Cable |
Featuring a heavy relic treatment, this 1968 Stratocaster has the look of many years of hard use on the road. The guitar's premium ash body wood has great tone and is lightweight for playing comfort. The quartersawn maple U-shaped neck has the finish worn off the back for a great, played-in feel. A dark Indian rosewood fingerboard sports pearl face dots, and 21 frets. Custom Shop 1969 pickups have the sought-after sound of yesterday with the benefits of modern wiring. "F" tuners, aged hardware complete the dream.
| SPECS | |
| Model | 1968 Stratocaster |
| Part # | 9231005414 |
| Serial # | R73416 |
| Weight | 7.4 lbs |
| Color | Red Sparkle |
| Aging | Heavy Relic, Heavy Checking, Heavy Dings & Gouges, Armwear and Buckle Wear |
| Finish Type | Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Wood | 2 piece Ash, Sort for Lightweight |
| Neck Wood | Quartersawn Maple |
| Fretboard Wood | Dark Indian Rosewood |
| Neck Shape | 1969 "U" Shape |
| Neck Dimensions | .850 - 910" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Neck Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Dirty Back of Neck, Finish Removed from Back of Neck |
| Inlays | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Fretboard Radius | 9.5" |
| Frets | 21, 6105 Frets |
| Pickguard | 3-ply Parchment |
| Pickups | Custom 1969 Strat Pickups (Middle: RWRP) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Tone |
| Wiring | Modern Wiring |
| Hardware | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge | Vintage Strat Tremolo |
| Tuners | Fender Schaller |
| Case | Black Tolex w/ Orange Plush |
| Extras | COA, Strap, Cable |
Original: $5,280.00
-65%$5,280.00
$1,848.00Description
Featuring a heavy relic treatment, this 1968 Stratocaster has the look of many years of hard use on the road. The guitar's premium ash body wood has great tone and is lightweight for playing comfort. The quartersawn maple U-shaped neck has the finish worn off the back for a great, played-in feel. A dark Indian rosewood fingerboard sports pearl face dots, and 21 frets. Custom Shop 1969 pickups have the sought-after sound of yesterday with the benefits of modern wiring. "F" tuners, aged hardware complete the dream.
| SPECS | |
| Model | 1968 Stratocaster |
| Part # | 9231005414 |
| Serial # | R73416 |
| Weight | 7.4 lbs |
| Color | Red Sparkle |
| Aging | Heavy Relic, Heavy Checking, Heavy Dings & Gouges, Armwear and Buckle Wear |
| Finish Type | Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Wood | 2 piece Ash, Sort for Lightweight |
| Neck Wood | Quartersawn Maple |
| Fretboard Wood | Dark Indian Rosewood |
| Neck Shape | 1969 "U" Shape |
| Neck Dimensions | .850 - 910" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Neck Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Dirty Back of Neck, Finish Removed from Back of Neck |
| Inlays | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Fretboard Radius | 9.5" |
| Frets | 21, 6105 Frets |
| Pickguard | 3-ply Parchment |
| Pickups | Custom 1969 Strat Pickups (Middle: RWRP) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Tone |
| Wiring | Modern Wiring |
| Hardware | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge | Vintage Strat Tremolo |
| Tuners | Fender Schaller |
| Case | Black Tolex w/ Orange Plush |
| Extras | COA, Strap, Cable |
