Fender '61 Bone Tone Strat ASB

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Fender '61 Bone Tone Strat ASB

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'61 Bone Tone Strat ASB

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Product Info

Article Number: 574742
Brand: Fender
Model: '61 Bone Tone Strat ASB
Price: $7,258.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This '61 Bone Tone Strat is a serious contender for vintage Strat aficionados. The Custom Shop pickups nail that sweet spot of clarity and warmth, and the neck profile is a joy to play. It's a high-end instrument built for players who demand authentic vintage tone and feel.

Product Description

  • Fender '61 Bone Tone Strat ASB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Limited Edition
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck profile: 60 style oval C - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / 12th fret: 24 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.6875")
  • 21 Vintage frets
  • Pickup: Fender Custom Shop hand-wound Master Design "Bone Tone" Strat single coils
  • Fat 50s 1/2 Blender Wiring Circuitry
  • 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • 3-Ply mint green pickguard
  • Fender Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
  • Fender Vintage tuners
  • Nickel hardware
  • Factory strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Aged Sonic Blue Over 3-Color Sunburst
  • Incl. brown Tolex case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Exceptional '60s oval-C neck profile offers incredible playability and comfort.
  • • Custom Shop 'Bone Tone' pickups deliver nuanced, articulate vintage tones.
  • • Alder body provides a balanced resonance and sustain for versatile performance.
  • • Vintage tremolo system offers authentic feel and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • The aged finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
  • • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent maintenance compared to maple.
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Fender Custom Shop 'Bone Tone' Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51")
Frets 21 Vintage
Bridge Fender Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're significantly more refined – possessing a more complex harmonic structure and a touch more output while retaining that classic Strat chime.
It's designed to replicate the feel and function of a vintage trem, but with subtle refinements for improved reliability and reduced tuning instability.
The aging is cosmetic and carefully applied – it's not a relic'd instrument with deep scratches, but exhibits subtle wear patterns consistent with age.

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