Fender Rarities American Original '50s Flame Koa Top Stratocaster, Natural
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Fender Rarities American Original '50s Flame Koa Top Stratocaster Electric Guitar, 21 Frets, Maple Neck & Fingerboard, Natural

SKU: FE0176503821

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2021-01-06T07:49:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Purchase

Sold out everywhere but managed to scoop one up at Adorama. This is basically a custom shop guitar without the custom shop price. The Pure Vintage ’59 single-coils are definitely up there with some of the best Strat pickups made available in years. The ash body is what really elevates the tone of this guitar to new heights even when compared to the alder versions. To my ears the ash gives it a comparably rounder and slightly mellower tone with chiming highs that aren't too bright. So If you want that bell like vintage Strat sound, look no further than this guitar….but good luck trying to find one though. Besides that, shipping was incredible fast, customer service was excellent and arrived in perfect condition.

JOSE P.

Fender American Orig '50s Strat Specifications

  • Series

    Rarities Series

  • Color

    Natural

  • Body

    Ash with Flamed Koa Top

  • Body Finish

    Gloss Polyurethane

  • Body Shape

    Stratocaster

  • Neck Material

    Quarter-Sawn European Maple

  • Neck Finish

    Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front

  • Neck Shape

    Modern "C"

  • Scale Length

    25.5" (648mm)

  • Fingerboard

    Maple

  • Fingerboard Radius

    9.5" (241mm)

  • Number of Frets

    21

  • Frets Size

    Narrow Tall

  • String Nut

    Bone

  • Nut Width

    1.650" (42mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Black Pearloid Dots

  • Truss Rods

    Vintage-Style Heel Adjust

  • Bridge Pickup

    Tim Shaw-designed pickup with Filter'Tron cover

  • Middle Pickup

    Hot '59 Strat with Gold Foil Covers

  • Neck Pickup

    Hot '59 Strat with Gold Foil Covers

  • Controls

    Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

  • Pickup Switching

    5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup

  • Pickup Configuration

    HSS

  • Bridge

    6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

  • Hardware Finish

    Nickel/Chrome

  • Tuning Machines

    Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"

  • Pickguard

    3-Ply Parchment/Black/Parchment

  • Control Knobs

    Aged White

  • Strings

    Fender USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)

  • UPC Code

    885978075805

About Fender American Orig '50s Strat

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Excellent Purchase

By JOSE P.

Sold out everywhere but managed to scoop one up at Adorama. This is basically a custom shop guitar without the custom shop price. The Pure Vintage ’59 single-coils are definitely up there with some of the best Strat pickups made available in years. The ash body is what really elevates the tone of this guitar to new heights even when compared to the alder versions. To my ears the ash gives it a comparably rounder and slightly mellower tone with chiming highs that aren't too bright. So If you w...

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Combining exotic tonewoods with premium pickups and appointments, the limited-edition Rarities Collection creates a truly unique musical experience. The Rarities Flame Koa Top Stratocaster features a two-piece ash body with a flame koa top and a one-piece, quartersawn European maple neck. The custom Tim Shaw overwound 59 gold-foil single-coil pickups are warm and clear, while the Shaw custom Filter'Tron-style humbucking pickup delivers a powerful, articulate voice.

The "Modern C"-shaped quartersawn neck delivers classic Strat tone while the 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets make it comfortable to play. Other features include a vintage-style 6-point tremolo, staggered tuners, black pearloid dot inlays, treble-bleed circuit and a special Limited Edition neck plate. Includes a brown vintage-style case.

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  • Rarities American Original '50s Flame Koa Top Stratocaster Electric Guitar
  • Vintage-Style Hardshell Case
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty