Fender Custom Shop ‘61 Stratocaster NOS – Daphne Blue with Matching Headstock A stunning example of Custom Shop craftsmanship, this Fender ‘61 Stratocaster NOS comes dressed in a beautifully vibrant Daphne Blue finish, complete with a matching headstock for that rare, custom-cool aesthetic. This guitar is both a visual standout and a sonic powerhouse, upgraded with a set of Bare Knuckle Triptych pickups, handwound to deliver articulate, vintage-inspired tones with exceptional clarity and dynamic range. Built to vintage ‘61 specs with modern reliability, this Strat features a comfortable 60s C shape neck, 21 Jumbo frets and all the nuanced detailing you expect from the Fender Custom Shop.This is a lovingly maintained, professionally upgraded Strat that offers vintage vibe, Custom Shop quality, and boutique pickup tone – all in a standout finish that turns heads. Excellent condition. No fret wear. Some barely visible lacquer checking in the back. A few minor surface scratches and tiny marks and scuffs from use. Slight discolouration to decal on head stock. Ships in its original case with Custom Shop certificate of authenticity and case candy. Main Features & Specs Colour: Daphne Blue Serial: R120448 Year: 2022 Body Material: Alder Neck Material: Flame Maple Neck Profile: 60s Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25" Radius Frets: 21, Jumbo Scale Length: 25.5" Pickups: Bare Knuckle Triptych Set Bridge Type: Vintage with Bent Steel Saddles Tuners: Locking Vintage Style Finish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose Body, Satin Polyurethane Neck Weight: 3.6 Kg Case: Original Fender Hard Case All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including: Brand new strings Action Electronic components Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment Hardware Fretwork Clean and condition inc. Fretboard Saddle​/​Bridge height, radius, intonation Nut The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty