Fender Custom Shop ‘66 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Deluxe Closet Classic, Faded Aged Candy Apple Red

Limited CS Strat with a modern 9.5" radius AAA rosewood fingerboard on a maple neck, hand-wound Vintage '65 Strat single-coil pickups, and 6105 frets Item ID: 9235001582

Highlights

  • 2-Piece Alder Body
  • 5/4 Quarter-Sawn Maple Neck
  • AAA Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Mother of Pearl Narrow Dots
  • Hand-Wired Vintage '65 Strat Pickups
  • Unfinished Neck Back for Smooth Playability
  • Faded Aged Candy Apple Red Finish
  • Vintage Mod Strat #2 Electronics
Description

Join us in welcoming this Fender Custom Shop ‘66 Stratocaster Deluxe Closet Classic—a pure vintage-inspired marvel that stands as a testament to Fender's unyielding commitment to top-tier craftsmanship and premium tonal quality. Drawing from the storied legacy of 1966, this Stratocaster pays homage to an era of innovation and distinctive aesthetics.

The 2-piece alder body offers a solid base, setting the tone with durability and exceptional resonance. Its '66 Strat shape maintains the classic appeal, reflecting the time-honored Fender legacy. All covered in a delectable Faded Aged Candy Apple Red Nitrocellulose Gloss finish, a color that carries a sense of nostalgia, yet remains appealing to modern sensibilities.

This model presents a 5/4 quarter-sawn maple neck that uniquely departs from tradition, featuring an unfinished back—a design decision that affords players an intimate, smooth grip. The neck is further adorned with an AAA Rosewood fingerboard embedded with Mother of Pearl dots. Modernizing the vintage roots, the neck flaunts a 9.50" radius, a notable upgrade that delivers enhanced playability, while the presence of 21 Medium Jumbo 6105 frets lets you dig in to every note played.

At the heart of this Stratocaster, a trio of hand-wired Vintage '65 Strat pickups, each with the Closet Classic treatment, offers a versatile array of tonal possibilities, harnessed by Vintage Mod Strat #2 electronics and a 5-way pickup selector.

This ‘66 Stratocaster Deluxe Closet Classic is more than an electric guitar—it's a journey into a golden era of guitar crafting, manifesting Fender's commitment to preserve its rich history while pushing the boundaries of guitar design and technology.

Specs

Body Material
2-Piece Alder
Neck Material
Maple, 5/4 Quarter Sawn, Unfinished Neck Back Relic
Fingerboard Material
AAA Rosewood, 9mm Round Lam
Fingerboard Radius
9.50"
Fingerboard Inlay
Mother of Pearl 7mm Dots, Narrow
Body Shape
'66 Strat
Fret
21, 6105 / Medium Jumbo
Neck Profile
'66 Strat Oval "C", 0.840"-0.974" 1st-12th
Scale Length
25"
Tuning Machines
Vintage w Fender Logo, Closet Classic
Nut
Bone, 1.650"
Bridge Pick-up
Hand-Wired Vintage '65 Strat, Closet Classic
Middle Pick-up
Hand-Wired Vintage '65 Strat, RWRP, Closet Classic
Neck Pick-up
Hand-Wired Vintage '65 Strat, Closet Classic
Electronics
Vintage Mod Strat #2
Controls
Neck & Middle Tone, Bridge Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector
Bridge
CS Vintage Strat, Closet Classic
Finish
Faded Aged Candy Apple Red Nitrocellulose Gloss
Case
FCS Strat/Tele Black