Description For Sale: Exquisite Fender Custom Shop Dealer Select ’60s Stratocaster 2023 – Sweetwater Exclusive Experience the pinnacle of vintage-inspired artistry with this breathtaking Fender Custom Shop 2023 ’60s Stratocaster, crafted exclusively for Sweetwater. This stunning instrument channels the soul of the 1960s Stratocaster, blending iconic tone, flawless playability, and a jaw-dropping aesthetic that will captivate players and collectors alike. Specifications: Body: Select alder, finished in nitrocellulose lacquer with a light relic treatment for authentic vintage character Neck: Flame maple, Oval “C” profile, with a smooth rosewood fingerboard, 21 medium-jumbo frets, and classic clay dot inlays Fretboard Radius: 11″ for effortless bends and modern playability Scale Length: 25.5″ Pickups: Three hand-wound Custom Shop ’64 Stratocaster single-coil pickups, delivering sparkling highs, rich mids, and balanced lows Controls: Master volume, two tone controls, 5-way pickup selector Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo with steel saddles for smooth vibrato and rock-solid tuning stability Tuners: Vintage-style tuners with Fender logo Nut Width: 1.650″ Weight: Approximately 7.7–8.0 lbs Finish: Sweetwater-exclusive color (see floor sheet for details) with subtle relic aging Condition: This Stratocaster is in superb playing condition, professionally set up with low, fast action that makes every note effortless. It shows minimal play wear, with just one small ding on the back side of the horn (pictured), adding a hint of character to its otherwise pristine presentation. The flame maple neck is a visual and tactile masterpiece, offering a comfortable grip and mesmerizing grain that elevates this guitar’s allure. Included Accessories: This exclusive instrument comes complete with all original case candy, including the Certificate of Authenticity (COA), detailed floor sheet (pictured for full specs), and a premium Fender Custom Shop hardshell case for secure storage and transport. Every detail of this Sweetwater-exclusive 2023 release has been preserved for its next owner. Why This Guitar?: Designed to capture the essence of the 1960s Stratocaster, this Custom Shop gem delivers the iconic chime, bite, and versatility that defined a generation, thanks to its hand-wound ’64 pickups. The flame maple neck, with its Oval “C” profile and 11″ radius, strikes a perfect balance between vintage feel and modern performance, ideal for genres from soulful blues to searing rock. As a Sweetwater exclusive, this Stratocaster is a rare treasure, combining bespoke craftsmanship with a unique aesthetic that sets it apart. View the Photos: Please review the included images for the floor sheet and to appreciate the guitar’s condition, including the minor ding on the horn, and admire its captivating flame maple neck and exclusive finish.
