Fender Stratocaster 69 Heavy Relic Masterbuilt Ron Thorn (2021)

What phenomenal masterbuilt guitars keep coming out of the Fender Custom Shop! This '69 Stratocaster by Ron Thorn is the best example of this. As soon as you open the case you immediately fall in love. The warm color of the extremely relict “Vintage White” finish is simply fascinating, as is the dark, speckled wood grain in the areas without lacquer. Countless hairline cracks, peppered with all kinds of large and small imperfections, as well as the characteristically large and superbly aged headstock round off the super rocked look. And what the awesome appearance promises also applies to the sound: the three comparatively hotter wound “Handwound Poblanos” come across wonderfully pearly, bell-like, full and round. Whether clean or distorted, this Strat is convincing across the board. Balanced with a slight compression, as known from old Strats, so that everything from juicy Blues on the neck to silky chords in the intermediate positions to roasting Rock on the bridge is possible in top form. Bell-like, fat with a super-differentiated bass foundation, voluminous mids and shimmering highs. And the playability also leaves nothing to be desired! Probably not for players who prefer slim necks, the stronger neck with its “52 Style U” profile is super comfortable in the hand and offers an extremely comfortable playing feel. An absolute dream for players who prefer a stronger neck! Together with the 9.5'' fingerboard radius and the speedy 6100 Jumbo frets it offers the very highest and extremely modern playing comfort. All in all, you get a Strat of the absolute top league, where sound, playability and look are completely convincing. ...and all of this including the frets in top condition. So if you want to secure an absolute tone monster from the hands of masterbuilder legend Ron Thorn, you shouldn't think twice about this exceptional Strat.

• Includes original case, certificate, spec sheet, strap, case candy
• Weight: 3390 grams