Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster “Chicago Special” Journeyman Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic Fender

If a more modern spin on a classic Strat is something that interests you, the 1960 “Chicago Special” Stratocaster is for you. The 1960’s were a period of innovation, so we honored the spirit of the time by including a 9’5” radius (a modern upgrade) and a the Fender ½ blender which allows you to blend in the neck pickup in the 1st and 2nd position by way of the first tone knob. The slab rosewood fretboard is joined to a rift sawn maple neck to enhance the resonance of the neck. Finally, the Chicago Special pickups were 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. 

“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

Part Number: 9231010569
Serial Number: R115655
Finish Package: Journeyman
Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown

Body Wood: Alder 2-Piece
Body Color: Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Sort for Light Weight: Yes

Hardware Plating: Chrome/Nickel, Closet Classic
Bridge Assembly: American Vintage Strat Bridge
Output Assembly: Vintage Strat
Control Assembly: Strat 1/2 Blender
Neck Plate: R Serial Vintage
Back Plate & Trem Cover: Strat Parchment Relic
Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60s
Tremolo Arm Tip: Vintage Aged
Tuner Keys: Vintage with Fender Logo
String Guide: American Vintage 59-64 Metal Spacer
String Gauge: .010 – .046

Neck Assembly: 60 Strat Relic
Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitro Lacquer
Neck Blank: Maple Rift Sawn
Fingerboard: Rosewood AAA 9mm
Sort for Dark Rosewood Fingerboard: Yes
Truss Rod: 60s
Head Style: Small
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575″
Neck Scoop: 60
Dot Spacing: Wide
Face Dot: Micarta White .250
Side Dot: Micarta White 3/32″
Fret Wire: Sanko 6105
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50″
Neck Back Shape: 59 “C” 
Neck Nut Width: 1.650″
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .860″
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .980″
Neck Butt Width: 2.200″
Nut Material: Standard Micarta
Number of Bolts: 4 Bolt
Head Cap Decal: 56-60 Strat
Neck Notes: Relic Neck

Pickguard: 60 Strat Nitro 3-Ply Mint Green Relic
Pickup Neck: Chicago Special Hand-Wired Strat Neck
Pickup Middle: Chicago Special Hand-Wired Strat Middle RWRP
Pickup Bridge: Chicago Special Hand-Wired Strat Bridge
Pickup Covers: Vintage White
Control Knobs: Vintage White Relic
Selector Switch Tip: Vintage White Relic
Pots: 250k 10% Taper Spilt
Switch: 5-Way Lever
Caps: Wax Paper
Control Notes: 3-Way Switch in Case