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Own a Closet Classic '58 Strat!

The FENDER^® Custom Shop Limited Release 1958 Stratocaster^® is a master-built version of one of Fender's finest and most sought-after collectible Stratocaster guitars. Every feature of the guitar has been faithfully replicated from the original, including the special three-tone sunburst finish with "dark chocolate" edging and the custom designed single-coil pickups (which include an ultra-cool reverse-wound middle pickup enabling humbucking sounds in the second and fourth positions). Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Closet Classic 1958 Stratocaster at a Glance:

• An instant collector's item with alder body and maple neck
• Closet Classic treatment for truly authentic look and feel
• Three custom-wound 1958 pickups
• Complete with Limited Edition certificate

An instant collector's item with alder body and maple neck The excitement generated last year by Fender's Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster continues in 2005 with the Limited Edition Closet Classic 1958 Stratocaster guitar. This instant collector's piece features a features a 2-piece select alder body and a one piece “C” shaped maple neck. The custom wound ’58 Strat^® single-coil pickups and the 1-ply, 8-hole pickguard scream vintage authenticity.   Closet Classic treatment for truly authentic look and feel The Master-Built Closet Classic 1958 Stratocaster captures the vintage feel and specifications of the original 1958 Strat^®. Its 3-color sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish has been given the Closet Classic treatment, meaning it has been built as if it was bought new in its respective year, played maybe a few times a year and then put carefully away. The 1958 Stratocaster has a few small dings, a mildly checked finish, lightly oxidized hardware and aged plastic parts. Three custom-wound 1958 pickups The Closet Classic 1958 Stratocaster features three custom-wound 1958 pickups (reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup for hum-canceling in positions two and four). Pickup switching via the 5-position blade switch offers bridge, bridge and middle, middle, middle and neck, and neck choices.   Complete with Limited Edition certificate This incredible Custom Shop guitar is fitted with an engraved Limited Edition neck plate and is accompanied by a Limited Edition Certificate and a Limited edition hard-shell case. This instant classic is available to order only until December 31st 2005! Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to order yours today. Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Closet Classic 1958 Stratocaster Features:

• Model Name: 1958 Stratocaster Closet Classic LTD
• Model Number: 152-5805-800
• Series: Custom LTD Series
• Colors: Special 3-Color Sunburst (nitrocellulose lacquer)
• Body: Select alder body
• Neck: 1-Piece maple, small C-shape (nitrocellulose lacquer finish)
• Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25” radius
• No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style frets
• Pickups: 3 custom wound ‘58 Strat single-coil pickups
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck pickup), Tone 2 (middle pickup)
• Pickup Switching: 3-position blade (5-way switch included in kit)
• Bridge: American Vintage synchronized tremolo with “ash tray” bridge cover
• Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style tuning machine
• Hardware: Nickel/chrome
• Pickguard: 1-ply white (8 hole)
• Scale Length: 25.5”
• Width at Nut: 1.650”
• 2 Custom Shop Limited Edition backpacks included
• Custom Shop Limited Edition Neck Plate,
• Limited Edition Certificate
• Strings: Fender Super 250R, nickel plated steel
• Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• LTD Custom Tweed case, strap, cable, 5-position switch update kit included

Add the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Closet Classic 1958 Stratocaster to your prized guitar collection!

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number 152-5805-800