Aged Stratocaster
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US $17.00
The Fender Relic series was introduced after the manufacturer received countless requests by artists to create replicas of their original 'golden age' Fender guitars for use on stage. Due to the ever increasing value of these 50's and 60's guitars, players were getting more worried and more worried about damaging them and so wanted to find suitable alternatives which they wouldn't be afraid to lose.
This article is going to talk about one specific guitar in particular; the 1962 Fender Stratocaster Relic is a feat of modern engineering. This model in particular is built to meet the exact specifications of the original 62 Stratocaster; this includes hand-wound Abigail Ybarra pickups which really give the guitar that awesome vintage sound. The 1962 Fender Stratocaster Relic also has a quarter-sawn neck in the shape of the 'oval C', the style which was used in the 60's at the time. The oval C neck shape was actually adopted by Fender Strats in 1962; the woods used in the neck were actually picked specifically to add resonance and stability to the tone of the instrument.
The 1962 Fender Stratocaster Relic uses a Nitro lacquer finish, this really gives the instrument a decaying effect which is prominent in most guitars built-in that time period. Fender even took the affects of oxidation into account when producing this model and altered the sound of the pickups to replicate the effects of the oxidation process on the tone of the instrument. Players will notice that all hardware and pickups have slightly rusted appearance; this really adds to the character of the instruments and helps produce its aged veneer.
The 1962 Fender Stratocaster Relic costs £1900 ($3000) and comes with a Custom shop hard case, which by itself costs around £150. An instrument such as this will be a perfect addition to the any players collection, even though the steep price tags means that this model will generally be considered by professional musicians and collectors.
I hope this article has provided you with all you need to know about the Fender Stratocaster Relic. For more music information please check out Ed's Music Articles, this website discusses everything from learning chords to finding the best leather acoustic guitar strap.
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DiMarzio Vintage Strat Pickup Cover Aged White $7.95 Nothing tells your Stratocaster you still love it quite as much as a new set of DiMarzio Vintage Strat Pickup Covers. Choice of colors. Fits vintage Fender Stratocaster and Class of '55 pickups. Set of 3. |
