Wheaton, MD, United States
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Authentic Swagger - The Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard and Ash Body - Watermelon - CHUCKSCLUSIVE
Chuck Levin’s has brought everyone to the table with the Watermelon King Series to share the sweetest collection of acoustic and electric guitars you’ve ever tasted!
We’ve always loved the delicious watermelon red finish available on Gibson’s ES-335, and if it was up to us we’d put that color on every guitar. So we did! Chuck Levin’s has brought everyone to the table with the Watermelon King Series, sharing the sweetest collection of acoustic and electric guitars you’ve ever seen, or tasted!
Not wanting to leave anybody out, we invited Gibson’s Murphy Lab, Fender’s Custom Shop, and Taylor Guitars to the table, challenging each of them to dream up their own flavor of watermelon red. The end result is a mouth-watering array of 18 different guitars and basses - everything from Les Paul to Trini Lopez and Stratocasters to Jazzmasters! Our guitar shop also added custom color-coordinated bridge pins to the Taylor 414ce as a fun little flourish!
The name for this exciting collection came from a newspaper clipping featuring a photo of Marge Levin and her father, Al Lipshultz. Al had presented a mammoth watermelon to his local farmer’s market, earning him the title of “Watermelon King.” The color, Al’s fun title, and the idea of bringing our friends to the table to share something sweet was the inspiration we needed!
We love that every instrument in this collection is a bit different - the color being uniquely interpreted by the craftspeople involved. Each instrument will include a unique Watermelon King Series COA, some fun swag, and of course the warm vibes that come with sharing all the good things with friends and family.
The Watermelon King Series is available exclusively at Chuck Levin’s.
SPECIFICATIONS BodyBody Wood: AshBody Finish: LacquerFinish Type: Heavy RelicTop Color: WatermelonNeckNeck Type: 69 Strat Custom RelicNeck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose LacquerNek Wood: Rift Sawn Roasted MapleFretboard Wood: EbonyTruss Rod: Late 60sNumber of Frets: 21Tuning Keys: Schaller F Key RelicMounting Holes: 4 BoltFret Wire: Medium Jumbo/6150Face Dots: Mother of Pearl 7mmFretboard Radius: 7.25"Nut Width: 1.650"Neck Shape: 1969 "U"Nut Material: BoneSide Dots: Mother of Pearl 3/32"HardwareBridge: American Vintage Strat RelicOutput Jack: Vintage Strat RelicNeck Plate: R Ser Vintage RelicBack Plate: Strat Vintage 4-Ply Tortoise Shell RelicString Tree: American Vintage 65+ Nylon SPR RelicTrem Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60s RelicTrem Arm Tip: Aged White RelicPickguard: Brown Shell Nitro RelicSwitch Tip: Vintage Aged White RelicPickup Covers: Aged Vintage White RelicTone Knob: Strat SM FT Tone Vintage White RelicVolume Knob: Strat SM FT Volume Vintage White RelicElectronicsControls: Strat Modern WiringSelector Switch: 5-way LeverPots: 250K 10% Taper SplitNeck Pickup: 69 Strat RelicMiddle Pickup: 69 Strat RelicBridge Pickup: 69 Strat RelicMiscellaneousStrings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)Included Accessories: Deluxe Black Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Manufacturer: FenderModel: 9232001283SKU: I720196-N-R126000-1-WHXDWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music CenterSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.Our team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.Chuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.
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