The “Chicago Special” 1955 Stratocaster is loaded with all of the greatest features this iconic guitar can offer. In keeping with Leo’s vision, every CME 1955 Strat features the iconic 7.25” radius, era correct plastics, and even includes a 3-way switch in the case. We hand selected the neck profile to draw on this vintage classic, and chose a rift sawn neck to enhance the resonance of the maple board. Finally, the Chicago Special pickups we’re created with Mike Lewis to ensure a balanced output across every pole piece. The Alnico 5 magnets are wrapped in 42 gauge enamel wire, and potted in shellac to recreate the round highs, and wide open frequency range of a vintage pickup. If you’re looking for the perfect vintage style stratocaster, this one's for you! "Chicago Special" Strat® pickups: Calibrated set - bridge to neck - for balanced output Each pickup as custom AlNiCo 5 magnet stagger for optimum output balance string-to-string 42 gauge enamel wire for round highs Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
"Chicago Special" Strat® pickups - Calibrated set - bridge to neck - for balanced output
- Each pickup as custom AlNiCo 5 magnet stagger for optimum output balance string-to-string
- 42 gauge enamel wire for round highs
- Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
General: Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hand Orientation: Left-Handed
Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Aged Blue Sparkle
Relic or Aging Level: Deluxe Closet Classic
Serial Number: R125117
Series: Fender Custom Shop
Weight: 8lbs
Body: Body Material: Ash
Neck: Fingerboard Inlay: Micarta Black Dots
Fingerboard Material: None (1-Piece Maple Neck)
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Number of Frets: 21 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)
Electronics: Bridge Pickup: Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Controls and Switching: Master Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Position Blade
Electronics Notes: 54-58 Vintage Strat
Neck Pickup: Fender Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Hardware: Bridge: American Vintage Strat Bridge
Pickguard: Anodized Gold
Tuning Machines: Vintage with Fender Logo
