Specs:
• Model: Rarities Series Flame Top Thinline Stratocaster HSS
• Finish: Violin Burst, Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Body: Chambered Mahogany with 1-Piece Flame Maple Top
• Neck: Solid Rosewood
• Fingerboard: Solid Rosewood, 9.5" Radius
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Neck Profile: "Modern C"
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8mm)
• Pickups:
Neck: Fender Custom Shop ’69 Single Coil
Middle: Fender Custom Shop ’69 Single Coil
Bridge: Fender Double Tap Humbucker (Splittable via S-1 Switch)
• Controls: Master Volume (S-1 Switch), Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge), 5-Way Selector
• Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuners: Fender Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Case: Original Fender Hard Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2019
• Condition: Mint
Personal Thoughts:
The Fender Rarities Flame Top Thinline Stratocaster HSS is one of the most distinctive and sonically rich models Fender has ever produced. Designed as part of the limited Rarities Collection, it merges traditional Strat DNA with boutique-level materials and modern electronics.
The 1-piece flame maple top is truly stunning — deeply figured with a violin-like shimmer that looks alive under light. Paired with a chambered mahogany body, it delivers warmth, resonance, and a smooth midrange character more reminiscent of a semi-hollow or high-end boutique build.
The solid rosewood neck and fingerboard elevate this guitar into a class of its own — providing incredible sustain, smoothness, and a luxurious tactile feel. Tonally, it adds warmth and depth while maintaining note clarity and snap.
The Custom Shop ’69 single coils bring airy, bell-like Strat tones, perfectly complemented by the Double Tap humbucker, which switches seamlessly between full-bodied humbucker roar and articulate single-coil clarity via the S-1 switch. This combination gives you genuine versatility — everything from sparkling cleans to punchy lead tones — without compromise.
The Violin Burst finish ties it all together beautifully, offering an elegant, vintage-inspired aesthetic that showcases the wood grain to perfection.
A truly world-class Strat that blends modern playability, premium tonewoods, and Custom Shop-grade electronics — collectible, versatile, and effortlessly musical.
Condition Report:
Mint condition. No marks, wear, or blemishes. Supplied with original Fender hard case, COA, trem arm, and paperwork.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.