Fender Custom Shop 65 Strat NOS Quilt Maple Top - Antique Burst

Fender Custom Shop 65 Strat NOS Quilt Maple Top - Antique Burst 

This exceptional Fender Custom Shop '65 Stratocaster, designed in collaboration with Palen Music Center, showcases a stunning quilt maple top finished in an Antique Burst. Combining classic '65 Strat aesthetics with a unique vision from Palen Music Center, this NOS (New Old Stock) model features a comfortable '65 "C" neck profile and a 9.5"-12" compound radius for smooth playability. The Seymour Duncan Phat Cat in the neck and Antiquity Humbucker in the bridge deliver a wide range of tones, from warm and articulate to thick and powerful. This remarkable instrument is a testament to the combined expertise of the Fender Custom Shop and Palen Music Center.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights   

• Premium quilt maple top with an elegant Antique Burst finish.
• Versatile pickup configuration with a Seymour Duncan Phat Cat neck pickup and an Antiquity humbucker bridge pickup.
• Comfortable '65 Strat "C" neck profile for smooth and easy playing.
• Modern 9.5"-12" compound fretboard radius enhances playability.
• NOS (New Old Stock) finish for a vintage look without the wear.
• Designed in collaboration with Palen Music Center.

Specifications

• Body Wood: ROASTED ASH
• Top Wood: AA QUILTED MAPLE
• Neck Wood: MAPLE 5/4 QTR SAWN
• Fretboard Wood: RW AAA 9MM
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fretboard Radius: 9.50"-12" COMPOUND RADIUS
• Fretboard Inlay/Material: DOT
• Finish: LAC
• Hardware: VINT STRAT REL
• Tuners: VINT STRAT REL
• Neck Pickup: SD PHAT CAT TB NK FU REL
• Bridge Pickup: SD ANTIQUITY HMBRG BR REL
• Pickguard: 63-69 STRAT PBP NIT
• Electronics: MODERN MOD TONE #1
• Bridge: VINT STRAT REL
• Manufacturer Part Number: 9235001699
• Depth at 1st Fret: .790"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .930"

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

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!