2016 Fender® Ltd 1960’s Stratocaster® Relic® Lake Placid Blue/Sunburst, Mint, Original Hard

Offered for sale;

2016 Fender Ltd 1960’s Stratocaster Relic serial number CZ526073. This guitar is in “nearly new” condition.

The story fender is trying to write here with this reissue is that of an early 1965 (large script logo, mint green knobs) Strat born 3 tone sunburst.
In this story some say it’s possible that the guitar was born with neck binding, like a few Strats of the era. No one knows for sure, but the binding goes up to meet the sides of the frets. Since it was “refretted” with jumbo frets the original binding could not really do that. So maybe the last “refret” included a binding job.

Okay, so now, as the story unfolds, this ’65 sunburst Strat was gigged endlessly, to the point that the “original” finish was worn considerably. So the “owner” did a dumb thing. He or she “refinished” it in Lake Placid Blue. Nice “refin” but it did devalue the guitar a bit. Right? He or she didn’t care. He or she just loves LPB and besides, they’re never gonna sell it.

Then with the new “finish” the guitar was gigged even more, wearing down the Lake Placid Blue to expose evidence of the “original” sunburst.

Also, over the years a 5 way switch was installed. Of course with all that gigging he or she wore out the “original” case. So a nice new G&G is there to protect.

We here at Imperial Guitar are an eccentric group that periodically ponder and postulate potential “untold stories” about instruments

All fiction aside this is a very cool, very rare and very playable Strat.”

The Fender Custom Shop Ltd 1960’s Stratocaster Relic, also known as “BND NK” or “Bound Neck”, is marvelous in terms of looks and vintage accuracy alike. It holds up very nicely to Our Founder’s original 1965 Strat.
Featuring several authentic ‘60s appointments, this Strat looks like a true original from that era, complete with vintage-style hardware, a lake placid blue over three tone sunburst finish, and a parchment bound neck to give it an aesthetic that truly stands out from the rest. Its heavy relic job furthers its classic aura, with scratches, scuffs, dings, and chips throughout.

Sonically, three hand wound Fat ‘60s Single-Coils yield all of the clean Fender sparkle that made the original famous, with capability for a slightly meatier tone if desired.

Other features such as a Limited Edition engraved neck plate, vintage white/parchment hardware, and mother of pearl dot inlays add a little extra visual flair to an already-stunning piece.

If you’re looking for a wholly unique Fender with an unmistakable vintage vibe, then this Custom Shop “Relic” Strat is the one for you.

According to the Certificate of Authenticity the guitar was actually born January 2016. Although in brand new condition, you don’t have to worry about putting a ding in this minor masterpiece.

Includes hard shell case and all the case candy.

Featuring:

Alder body with nitrocellulose lacquer Lake Placid Blue/Three Tone Sunburst finish.

Birdseye Maple neck with 1965 "C" profile, AAA rosewood fingerboard, parchment neck binding, Jescar 6100 Jumbo frets, and 9.5" fingerboard
radius, 1 5/8” nut width.

Three hand wound Fat '60s Single-Coils with 5-Way Lever switching

Vintage style hardware

Tortoise shell pickguard

Custom Shop Limited neck plate

Weight 7.8 lbs.

Includes Certificate of Authenticity

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