The Limited Edition Red Hot Strat is a real head - turner. It has a tone as scorching as the Sonoran sun and a well - worn look like an old pair of boots, appealing to players, fans, and collectors alike. Its two - piece hand - selected ash body with deep contours is coated with a super heavy relic lacquer finish, making each guitar a unique masterpiece. The tinted 2A flame maple neck with an AA flame maple fingerboard has a fat, comfortable 1959 “D” profile, a 9.5” fingerboard radius, and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. The overwound Red Hot Strat® pickups deliver searing tones. They're connected to a five - way switch and vintage modified #2 wiring with a Greasebucket tone circuit for smooth high - frequency roll - off and rich mid - range. The guitar also features a transitional 11 - hole single - ply parchment pickguard, a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage - style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a wing string tree with a metal spacer. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Ash; Body Finish: Lacquer; Neck Profile: 1959 'D'; Fretboard Material: AA Flame Maple; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105); Fretboard Inlays: Micarta Black Dot; Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound Red Hot Strat® (Bridge, Middle, Neck); Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Parchment; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage Style; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity.
Using this Fender Custom Shop Red Hot Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure you've tuned it up using the vintage - style tuning machines. You can switch between different pickup sounds using the five - way switch. The Greasebucket tone circuit helps you adjust the tone easily, so you can get that perfect sound for your playing. When it comes to storage, always use the included deluxe hardshell case to protect your guitar from bumps and scratches. Keep it in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. To maintain the guitar, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and grime. You can also use a proper guitar polish on the body finish to keep it looking shiny. And don't forget to check the tuning machines and the tremolo system periodically to make sure they're working smoothly.
