Fender Custom Shop ’63 Stratocaster Time Capsule In Frost Red

Name: Fender Custom Shop '63 Stratocaster Time Capsule In Frost Red
Brand: Fender
SKU: GP24-359
Availability: InStock

£3,599.00

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Key Features Time Capsule – Fender’s Time Capsule portrays a vintage instrument in near-new condition. There is no real ageing but its NOS Lacquer has lost some of its sheen and some parts of the metal hardware show slight oxidisation. Unique Tonewoods – A super lightweight Eastern White Pine body provides well-rounded harmonic character, complemented […]

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Description

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Key Features

Time Capsule – Fender’s Time Capsule portrays a vintage instrument in near-new condition. There is no real ageing but its NOS Lacquer has lost some of its sheen and some parts of the metal hardware show slight oxidisation.
Unique Tonewoods – A super lightweight Eastern White Pine body provides well-rounded harmonic character, complemented by a striking AAA Flame Maple Neck and an Ebony-esque African Blackwood fretboard.
9.50” Radius – Fender’s modern fingerboard radius favoured by many for its comfort and versatility.

’57-style Soft ‘V’ Neck

Favoured by many of the greats, the Soft ‘V’ is the perfect neck for players who like to feel the neck but still want the comfort of a more rounded neck profile. This Strat comes with a ’57-Style Soft ‘V’, topped off with a 9.5’’ radius and fretted with 6105 frets offering the perfect blend of vintage and modern.

Custom Shop Fat ‘60s Pickups

Designed and made by the Fender Custom Shop, the Fat ‘60s Stratocaster pickups perfectly capture the highly desired articulate vintage ‘60s Strat tone but with a few updated tweaks. Made using period-correct fibre bobbins, cloth wire, Alnico II magnets, and Formvar magnet wire, these pickups provide authentic vintage Strat tones that are rich in dynamics with a bell-like character. They have been overwound for extra bite and more power in the low-end and the middle pickup is RWRP for no noise in positions 2 and 4.

Fender Custom Shop

The Fender Dream Factory… Fender’s best luthiers, using the best materials and tools all under one roof with the single unified mission of building the best guitars that Fender has ever produced. Founded in 1987 the Custom Shop was established to take Fender’s manufacturing back to its roots with smaller production numbers and higher quality. Famed for pushing Leo’s designs to their absolute limits, the Custom Shop is the benchmark to which all other Fender electric guitars are compared to!

Specifications

Body

Body Wood: Eastern White Pine
Body Style: ’60s Stratocaster
Body Finish: Lacquer

Neck

Neck Finish: Lacquer Dark Tint
Neck Wood: AAA Flame Maple
Fretboard Wood: African Blackwood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″
Truss Rod: Early ‘60s
Frets: 21
Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall 6105
Facedots: Abalone
Dot Spacing: Narrow
Neck Shape: ’57-style Soft ‘V’
Side Dots: Abalone 3/32”

Hardware

Bridge: Vintage Strat Bridge
Strap Lock: No Strap Locks
Trem Arm: Vintage Upgraded ‘60s CC
Trem Arm Tip: Vintage White
Pickguard: 63-76 Strat

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ‘60s
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ‘60s
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ‘60s

About the manufacturer

Fender

Fender is one of the most influential names in music history, shaping the sound of modern electric guitar since the 1950s. Founded by Leo Fender, the brand introduced legendary models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass—each becoming an icon in its own right. Known for their bright, articulate tone and smooth playability, Fender instruments have been embraced by artists across every genre, from blues and rock to punk and pop. Their amps, such as the Twin Reverb and Deluxe Reverb, are equally celebrated for their rich, clean tones and natural warmth. Fender remains a symbol of innovation and authenticity, inspiring generations of musicians worldwide.

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