Custom Shop electric guitar with nitrocellulose finish and hand-wound pickups, including case and certificate
The Fender 2018 Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat Relic takes the guitarist on a journey into the "Flower Power" era of wild psychedelic music. Accordingly, the flowery "Pink Paisley" nitro finish conceals an alder body with three hand-wound single coil pickups that promise versatile sounds on the guitar amplifier, while the screwed maple neck with the "1963 C" profile lies optimally in the hand. In addition, the Fender Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat is equipped with the classic American Vintage Synchronized tremolo and "F Stamped" vintage-style mechanics.
The Fender 2018 Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat Relic spreads the spirit of the psychedelic flower power era.
Traditionally built: The alder body of the Fender Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat is screwed to the maple neck.
Fender Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat in classic design
The design of the Fender 2018 Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat Relic follows the exact 1968 specifications of the Custom Shop: the two-piece alder body is wrapped in the psychedelic "Pink Paisley" nitrocellulose finish, while the screwed-on maple neck is painted with robust polyurethane and carries a glued-on "Round Laminated" maple fingerboard. The "1963 C" profile, which is not too strong, in combination with the fingerboard radius of 9.5" (241 mm) offers optimum playability.
In the Paisley decorated pickguard of the Fender 2018 Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat Relic, hand-wound single coil pickups provide versatile sounds.
Versatile Sounds with Custom Shop Single Coil Pickups
On the guitar amp, the Fender 2018 Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat Relic convinces with its variable pickup set with versatile sounds between crystal clear clean and hot overdrive. The Fender Custom Hand-Wound '69 Single Coil placed on the neck delivers a full, powerful sound, while the Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single Coil in the middle with a powerful bass foundation and the brilliant treble spectrum lays the foundation for harmonious sounds. At the bridge, the Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special with its hot output provides great overdrive sounds between blues and rock. The pickups are controlled as usual by a 5-way blade switch, master volume and two tone controls.
On the large headstock of the Fender '68 Pink Paisley Relic Strat, "F Stamped" mechanics guarantee accurate and stable tuning.
Traditional hardware equipment
Last but not least, the Fender 2018 Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat Relic convinces with the traditional hardware equipment, which convinces with unlimited reliability and pleasant handling. Accordingly, the Fender 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo proves to be a supplier of dazzling vibrato sounds. On the large headstock, a bone saddle and fender "F-Stamped" vintage-style tuners ensure precise and stable tuning.
The Fender 2018 Limited Edition '68 Pink Paisley Strat Relic #CZ537502 at a glance:
Limited Edition E-Guitar from the Fender Custom Shop, made in the USA
Serial number CZ537502
Alder Body with "Pink Paisley" Relic Nitrocellulose Finish
Bolted maple neck with "1963 C" profile
"Round Laminated Maple Fingerboard
Large headstock
polyurethane neck finish
A Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '69 Single Coil in Neck Position
A Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single Coil in Middle Position
A Fender Custom Hand-Wound Texas Special Single Coil in Bridge Position
Fender 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Fender "F-Stamped" Vintage-Style Machine Heads
Includes Fender Custom Shop Deluxe case and certificate
