Fender Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster - Natural with Rosewood Neck & Fingerboard

Fender Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster - Natural with Rosewood Neck & Fingerboard

RThe Fender Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster - Natural with Rosewood Neck & Fingerboard, an extraordinary addition to the limited-edition Rarities Collection. Designed to offer a truly unique musical experience, this stunning instrument combines exotic tonewoods, premium pickups, and exceptional appointments, resulting in a guitar that stands out from the crowd.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster showcases a two-piece roasted alder body, providing a resonant and balanced tonal foundation. Adorning the body is a mesmerizing quilt maple top, adding a touch of elegance and visual allure to this remarkable instrument.

The solid rosewood neck not only imparts a luxurious feel to the player's hands but also contributes to the guitar's sonic character. Known for its warm and rich tonal qualities, rosewood enhances the instrument's overall resonance and sustain, elevating your playing experience to new heights.

Equipped with Pure Vintage 65 single-coil Stratocaster pickups, the Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster delivers a sweet and articulate voice that captures the timeless essence of the original Stratocaster sound. These pickups have been meticulously crafted to reproduce the iconic tones of the mid-'60s, offering a perfect balance between vintage warmth and contemporary clarity.

Furthermore, the Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster is equipped with premium appointments, showcasing Fender's commitment to quality. It features a comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile, providing a smooth playing experience across the entire fretboard. The 9.5" radius rosewood fingerboard offers excellent playability and response, allowing you to effortlessly explore your musical ideas.

With its exquisite aesthetics, exceptional tonal capabilities, and flawless craftsmanship, the Fender Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster is a true gem that deserves a place in any discerning guitarist's collection. Whether you're a professional musician seeking a versatile instrument or an avid collector in search of a limited-edition masterpiece, this guitar will exceed your expectations and inspire you to reach new creative heights. Experience the unparalleled beauty and sonic excellence of the Rarities Collection with the Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster.

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Highlights

• Roasted alder body produces a friendly, well-balanced tone
• Impressive playing comfort is produced by the 1960s C-shaped solid rosewood neck
• Stunning patchwork maple top that improves brightness, bite, and sustain
• Easy playability is made possible with the 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard and the 21 vintage-tall frets
• Pure Vintage '65 gray-bottom single-coil pickups provide a tone that is contagious, blues-like, and has highs that resemble bells
• Maximum sustain is ensured with a bone nut and a 6-saddle synchronized tremolo
• Its magnificent finish is made even more brilliant by the glossy polyurethane finish

Specifications

• Series: Rarities Series
• Country Of Origin: US
• Color: Natural
• Body: Roasted Alder with Quilt Maple Top
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Neck Material: Solid Rosewood
• Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: '60s "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Frets Size: Vintage Tall
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Dots
• Truss Rods: Vintage-Style
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat®
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
• 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
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" 
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
• Case: Brown Hardshell

Condition:Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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