Fender 61 Strat Hot Rod Red NOS
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Fender
61 Strat Hot Rod Red NOS
Product Info
Article Number:
417861
Brand:
Fender
Model:
61 Strat Hot Rod Red NOS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,388.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hot Rod Strat is a serious contender for players craving that classic Fender vibe. The Swamp Ash body and Texas Special pickups deliver a powerful, articulate tone perfect for blues, rock, and beyond. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and feel justify the investment for discerning guitarists.
Product Description
- Fender 61 Strat Hot Rod Red NOS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Neck profile: '60s Oval "C"
- Frets: 21 Dunlop 6110
- Pickups: 3 Texas Special single coils
- 5-Way switch
- Pickguard: Mint green
- Vintage tremolo
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: NOS - New Old Stock
- Colour: Hot Rod Red
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers exceptional resonance and sustain.
- • ’60s Oval C neck profile provides a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Texas Special pickups offer a powerful, articulate vintage tone.
- • NOS nitro finish enhances resonance and provides a gorgeous aged appearance.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the guitar somewhat heavier than alder alternatives.
- • The vintage tremolo system requires careful setup and maintenance.
- • Hot Rod models offer limited pickup switching configurations compared to some others.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Pickups
3 Texas Special Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21 Dunlop 6110
Bridge
Vintage Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NOS finish is a thin nitrocellulose lacquer, which allows the wood to breathe more freely, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant tone compared to thicker, modern finishes.
Vintage tremolos generally offer a more subtle vibrato effect and require more careful setup to avoid tuning instability; they’re not designed for extreme dive bombs.
Yes, Texas Specials are wound with thicker gauge wire and have stronger magnets, resulting in a higher output and more aggressive tone, while retaining clarity.
