Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Levi Perry '60 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, 2-Colour Sunburst Overview
Introducing the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Levi Perry '60 Stratocaster Heavy Relic in 2-Colour Sunburst—a guitar that epitomizes craftsmanship, vintage aesthetics, and sonic excellence. This instrument is a testament to Fender’s legacy, meticulously crafted by Master Builder Levi Perry to capture the essence of the iconic 1960 Stratocaster.
The guitar’s body is fashioned from select alder, renowned for its balanced tonal qualities and lightweight feel. The Heavy Relic treatment imparts an authentic, road-worn appearance, showcasing the 2-Colour Sunburst finish with an allure that suggests decades of passionate play. This meticulous aging process not only enhances its visual appeal but also contributes to a resonant, broken-in sound that players cherish.
A quartersawn maple neck with a '60s-style Oval “C” profile offers a comfortable grip, facilitating effortless navigation across the fretboard. The 9.5-inch radius rosewood fingerboard, adorned with 21 narrow jumbo frets, ensures smooth playability and precise note bending, catering to both vintage enthusiasts and modern players.
At the heart of this Stratocaster lies a trio of hand-wound single-coil pickups, meticulously voiced to deliver the quintessential Strat tone. The bridge pickup is a Texas Special, known for its overwound design that produces hotter output, enhancing midrange presence and bite. The middle and neck pickups are '60s Strat single-coils, offering clear, bell-like tones with articulate highs and warm lows. This combination provides a versatile tonal palette, from sparkling cleans to gritty overdriven sounds, suitable for a wide array of musical genres.
The synchronized tremolo bridge, a hallmark of the Stratocaster design, allows for expressive pitch modulation while maintaining tuning stability. Vintage-style tuning machines further ensure reliable performance, combining classic aesthetics with modern functionality.
Every detail of this Masterbuilt instrument reflects Levi Perry’s dedication to excellence. From the meticulously aged hardware to the period-correct appointments, the '60 Stratocaster Heavy Relic exudes authenticity. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only enhances the guitar’s resonance but also allows it to age gracefully, developing a unique patina over time.
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- BODY:
- BODYWOOD : GTR & BASS ASH
- BODY SPREAD : 2 PC
- BODY STYLE : 60 STRAT
- NECK P/U : HW STRAT TEX SPCL NK REL
- MIDDLE P/U : HW STRAT TEX SPCL MID REL
- BRIDGE P/U : HW STRAT TEX SPCL BRG REL
- CONTROL : FAT 50'S STRAT REL
- ACCESSORY : 60 STRAT
- NECK MTG.HOLES : 4 BOLT
- BRIDGE HOLES : AM VINT STRAT BRG REL
- BODY FINISH : LAC
- TOP COLOR : 2 COLOR SUNBURST
- HARDWARE: :
- BRIDGE : AM VINT STRAT BRG REL
- BRIDGE PLATES :
- BRIDGE SADDLES :
- OUTPUT : VINT STRAT REL
- NECK PLATE : R SER VINT REL
- BACK PLATE : STRAT PARCH REL
- REAR COVER : NONE
- STRINGS : 010-013-017-026-036-046
- STRING TREE : AM VINT 59-64 METAL SPR REL
- STRAP LOCK : NO STRAP LOCKS
- TREM ARM : VINT UPGRADED 60'S REL
- TREM ARM TIP : WHITE REL
- PICKGUARD : 60 STRAT NITRO PBP REL
- ELECTRONICS:
- CONTROLS : FAT 50'S STRAT REL
- SELECTOR SWITCH : SWITCH 5-WAY LEVER CRL
- SWITCH TIP : WHITE REL
- TONE KNOB : STRAT SM FT TONE WHT REL
- VOLUME KNOB : STRAT SM FT VOL WHT REL
- POTS : 250K 10% TAPER SPLIT
- NECK P/U : HW STRAT TEX SPCL NK REL
- MIDDLE P/U : HW STRAT TEX SPCL MID REL
- BRIDGE P/U : HW STRAT TEX SPCL BRG REL
- NECK:
- LIKE : 60 STRAT CC/REL
- NECK FINISH : MED_TINT NCL
- NECK FINISH :
- NECK BLANK : MAPLE 5/4 QTR SAWN
- REVERSE HEAD STOCK : FLAT LAM
- ROUND LAM OR SLAB : FLAT LAM
- FRETBOARD WOOD : GUITAR CITES RW AAA 9 MM
- SORT F/DARK RW :
- TRUSS ROD : EARLY 60'S
- NO.OF FRETS : 21
- TUNING KEYS : VINT W/FENDER LOGO REL
- MOUNTING STYLE : 4 BOLT
- HEAD STYLE : SMALL
- HEAD SCOOP : 60
- HEAD THICKNESS : 0.575"
- FRET WIRE : NARROW TALL / 6105
- FACEDOTS : VINTAGE CLAY RLT
- DOT SPACING : WIDE
- COMPOUND RADIUS :
- FRET BOARD RADIUS : 9.50" RADIUS
- NUT WIDTH : 1.650"
- BUTT WIDTH : 2.200"
- NECK SHAPE : 65 STRAT "C"
- NECK SPEC 1ST : .820"
- 12TH FRET : .974"
- NECK BINDING : NO
- NUT : BONE (GTR & J-BASS)
- SIDE DOTS : VINTAGE CLAY
- HEADSTOCK BINDING : NO
- DECAL : 54 - 60 STRAT W/OCB
