Key Features
- DLX Closet Classic finish presents a true gem from the '50s
- Correct-weight feel and excellent resonance provided by premium ash body
- Vintage-meets-modern feel with a '54 "U" shape neck and 9.5" fretboard
- Hand wound '50s Strat pickups with modern wiring deliver a wide tonal response
SOLD Fender Custom Shop '55 Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic, 2-T Sunburst #R130287 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop 55 Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic MN is a perfect recreation of an owned and cared for vintage Strat. Picture a guitar that's been polished, loved, and maintained to mature like a fine wine - that's the DLX Closet Classic finish. The skilled Custom Shop luthiers have applied just the right amount of discolouration to the nitro finish, just the right tinge of hardware oxidation and wear-in to create the kind of ultra-rare find you'd only find at specialist dealers. Together with is accurate appointments, the '55 Stratocaster not only looks like the original, it feels it too!
A premium ash body gives it the correct weight of a '50s original, while a set of hand-wound '50s style pickups provide the lively musicality of those early Strats. But you're not limited to a reserved vintage output either, because they're mixed with modern wiring to provide you a full tonal range that's suitable for a variety of genres and styles. And then there's the '54 "U" neck shape which sits comfortably in the palm, its nitro satin finish boasting a smooth and fast feel. On top, a contemporary 9.5" radius allows for easy chording and expressive lead playing, leading to the perfect blend of authenticity and playability. To get the vibe of a real-deal original Strat, but with a few upgrades under the hood - the Custom Shop '55 is simply a must have!
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionDLX Closet Classic finish
Want the timeless style of an old-school Fender, but don't want the scars of a stage-marked Relic model? The DLX Closet Classic is the perfect option! It's meant to mirror a guitar that was bought in the '50s, then stored and meticulously cared for over the years. The result is a guitar that's aged gracefully, and it shows it!
Moderate finish checking, oxidation of hardware and mild discouloration of parts are the main features of the DLX Closet Classic, providing your guitar a unique character that feels "worn in" without looking it.
A maple neck that's authentic yet modern
Sporting a nitro-satin finished maple neck in a '54 "U" shape, the '55 DLX Closet Classic Stratocaster provides an utterly authentic feel. Chunky without being too thick, the U shape is a great platform for both lead and rhythm playing, and works particularly well for thumb-over styles. The ultra-fine satin finish provides a liquid-smooth feel up and down the scales, allowing for speedy transitions and fretboard navigation.
Speaking of the fretboard - the Custom Shop have changed it to a modern 9.5" radius for the ideal balance between original and updated. Flatter than the '50s style 7.5" radius, the 9.5" surface is far kinder for string bending and fluid lead runs.
Hand wound '50s pickups with modern wiring
Wound and voiced to reflect the lively sparkle of vintage single coil pickups, the '50s set in the DLX Closet Classic offer you unparalleled responsiveness and dynamics. From the bridge positions airy brightness to the neck's syrupy richness, you've got an entire range of articulate frequencies to play with.
Even better, they're matched with modern Fender wiring to give you precise control over your sound shaping. The volume will give a clear response that'll clean up an amp or send a stack roaring into overdrive, and the 5-way style switching allows for even more tonal possibilities.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 55 Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic MN, 2C Sunburst
- Product Code: 9237001613 #R130287
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