In 2024, the 70th anniversary of the Stratocaster®, the Fender Custom Shop presents a remarkable model: the Limited Edition 1964 L-Series Stratocaster®. This guitar captures the iconic look and amazing tone of a Strat® from the distinctive 1960s. Its two - piece select alder body features a Heavy Relic® lacquer finish. It looks and feels just like a mid - ’60s Strat® that has been played hard for decades. You can choose from colors like Three - Color Sunburst, Aged Daphne Blue, Aged Olympic White, and Aged Sage Metallic Green. The rift - sawn maple neck has a 1963 - style “C” shape for easy playing. It's topped with a round - lam rosewood fingerboard, a compound radius (7.25” to 9.5”), 21 medium vintage (47095) frets, and a bone nut. Three Custom Shop hand - wound ’64 Stratocaster® pickups deliver the classic Strat® tone of that era. The reverse - wound/reverse - polarity middle pickup cancels hum in switch positions 2 and 4, giving you clear highs, balanced mids, and tight lows. Five - way switching and Vintage Modified #2 wiring with the Tone - Saver bleed circuit prevent tone loss when you turn down the volume. Other great features include a three - ply mint green pickguard, a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage - style tuners, a wing string tree with a tall metal spacer, a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Alder; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Neck Profile: 1963 Strat® 'C'; Fretboard Material: 3A Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' to 9.5' Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Jescar Medium Vintage (47095); Fretboard Inlays: Vintage Clay Dots; Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound '64 Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand - Wound RWRP '64 Single - Coil Strat® (Middle), Custom Shop Hand - Wound Fat ’64 Single Coil Strat® (Neck); Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Mint Green; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style with Fender® Logo; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Includes: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
Using your Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1964 L - Series Stratocaster is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case carefully. You can adjust the tuning using the vintage - style tuners with the Fender logo. Then, connect your guitar to an amplifier. Use the five - way switch to choose different pickup combinations and get various tones. You'll love the clear highs, balanced mids, and tight lows. When you're done playing, put the guitar back in the case. Keep it in a dry and cool place to prevent damage. For maintenance, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to keep them sounding good. Wipe the body and fretboard gently to remove dirt and fingerprints. Check the tuning pegs and bridge periodically to make sure they're in good condition. Also, be careful when using the tremolo bridge as rough handling may affect its performance. Enjoy playing your amazing Stratocaster!
