If a more modern spin on a classic Strat is something that interests you, the 1960 “Chicago Special” Stratocaster is for you. The 1960’s were a period of innovation, so we honored the spirit of the time by including a 9’5” radius (a modern upgrade) and a the Fender ½ blender which allows you to blend in the neck pickup in the 1st and 2nd position by way of the first tone knob. The slab rosewood fretboard is joined to a rift sawn maple neck to enhance the resonance of the neck. Finally, the Chicago Special pickups we’re created with Mike Lewis to ensure a balanced output across every pole piece. The Alnico 5 magnets are wrapped in 42 gauge enamel wire, and potted in shellac to recreate the round highs, and wide open frequency range of a vintage pickup.
“Chicago Special” Strat pickups
- Calibrated set – bridge to neck – for balanced output
- Each pickup as custom AlNiCo 5 magnet stagger for optimum output balance string-to-string
- 42 gauge enamel wire for round highs
- Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
General:
Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Aged Shell Pink/Tahitian Coral Burst
Relic or Aging Level: Time Capsule
Serial Number: R122068
Series: Fender Custom Shop
Weight: 8lbs 3oz
Body:
Body Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer
Body Material: 2-Piece Alder, Sort for Lightweight
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Vintage Clay
Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood, Sort for Dark
Neck Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Maple Rift Sawn
Neck Shape: 59 “C”
Neck Thickness (in): .860-.980″
Neck Tint or Color: Light Tint
Number of Frets: 21 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65″
Side Marker Inlay: Vintage Clay
Truss Rod: Early ’60s
Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound “Chicago Special” Stratocaster
Controls and Switching: Fat 50 Strat 1/2 Blender
Electronics Notes: Fat 50s Strat Half Blender
Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound “Chicago Special” Stratocaster
Hardware:
Bridge: American Vintage Stratocaster
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall / 6105
Knobs: Vintage White
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint
Saddle Material: Metal
String Tree: American Vintage 59-64 Metal Spaced
Switch Cap: Vintage White
Tuning Machines: Vintage w/Fender Logo