• Model: Custom Shop Deluxe Stratocaster AAA+
• Finish: Ebony Trans, Urethane
• Body: Hand Selected Okoume
• Top: AAA Flame Maple
• Neck: AAA Flame Maple
• Neck Profile: Mid-’60s Oval “C”
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Heel: Access Heel
• Pickups: Custom Shop Fat ’50s Set
• Wiring: Modern Strat
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Tone, 5-Way Switch
• Bridge: Custom Classic Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuners: Pearl Button Tuners
• Hardware: Chrome
• Country: USA
• Year: 2012

This is a really classy Custom Shop Strat and a spec that feels a little more refined and upscale than the usual vintage-style formula. The hand selected okoume body with AAA flame maple top is a big part of that, because it gives the guitar a more exotic, boutique sort of feel while still keeping it recognisably Fender. The Ebony Trans finish is a great choice too, as it lets the top do all the talking without becoming too flashy. I also like the fact Fender paired that with a maple neck and board, because it keeps the guitar feeling lively and immediate under the fingers. The access heel, medium jumbo frets and modern wiring all make it a more player-friendly Strat as well, so it is not just about looks. A very attractive USA Custom Shop build and one that should appeal to someone wanting a Strat with a slightly higher-end twist.

Excellent condition. Presents very cleanly overall with only light signs of use.

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