Max Guitar, recognized as one of the leading Fender Custom Shop dealers in Western Europe’s, has secured an exclusive collection of 30 Custom Shop guitars from the prestigious September Fender Custom Shop event. These guitars, handcrafted by Fender’s top notch builders, showcase exceptional craftsmanship with unique finishes, vintage-inspired designs, and top-tier components. Most of these models are made in very limited numbers and cannot be ordered afterwards and they are up for pre ordering as of now.  So do please browse all of them and select your favourite Fender CS Event guitar for 2024 prices to be delivered before end of 2025.

This guitar combines a vintage aesthetic with modern functionality, featuring a Relic lacquer finish that emulates a classic, well-loved look. The 2-piece select alder body provides a resonant and balanced tone, while the rift sawn maple neck with a 1969 "U" back-shape offers a robust and comfortable grip. The round-laminated rift sawn maple fingerboard, with a 9.5" radius and 21 narrow tall frets, ensures smooth playability. It’s equipped with Custom Shop hand-wound pickups, including a Texas Special single-coil Strat bridge pickup, an RWRP Fat '50s single-coil Strat middle pickup, and a '69 single-coil Strat neck pickup. The Strat wiring features a 1/2 blender and tone saver for enhanced tonal versatility. A 5-way switch, 3-ply parchment pickguard, and vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles complete the vintage look. Fender/Schaller vintage “F” style tuning machines and an American Vintage '65 string tree add to the classic design. The guitar comes with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.

Specifications:

  • Finish: Relic Lacquer
  • Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
  • Neck: Rift Sawn Maple
  • Neck Shape: 1969 "U" Back-Shape
  • Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rift Sawn Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
  • Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
  • Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil Strat Bridge Pickup, Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat Middle Pickup, Custom Shop Hand-Wound '69 Single-Coil Strat Neck Pickup
  • Wiring: Strat Wiring with 1/2 Blender and Tone Saver
  • Switching: 5-Way Switch
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
  • Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
  • Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller Vintage “F” Style
  • Nut: Bone
  • String Tree: American Vintage '65
  • Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity

Max Guitar’s close relationship with Fender is built on years of trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for the craft. As the leading Fender Custom Shop dealer in Western Europe, Max Guitar has gained access to limited-edition models and exclusive projects, along with personalized support from Fender’s Custom Shop team. This strong partnership allows Max Guitar to offer not only exclusive instruments but also tailored experiences for its customers. With the long lead times for these Custom Shop models, the store continues to deliver Fender's finest creations, cementing its status as a key player in the global guitar community.

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Brand Fender
Condition New
Orientation Right-handed

Fender CS #73 Limited Edition 1968 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic RW, Pink Paisley

€ 5,198

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SKU
ART-23833

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