Fender Red Hot Strat ADWB SH Relic

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Fender Red Hot Strat ADWB SH Relic

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Red Hot Strat ADWB SH Relic

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Product Info

Article Number: 532143
Brand: Fender
Model: Red Hot Strat ADWB SH Relic
Price: $6,597.80

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This Red Hot Strat is a serious contender for players seeking a vintage vibe with modern power. The Relic treatment and Custom Shop pickups deliver a fantastic blend of character and performance—ideal for rock, blues, and players who appreciate a well-worn feel and a hotter output than a standard Strat. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and tone are undeniable.

Product Description

  • Fender Red Hot Strat ADWB SH Relic
  • Electric Guitar
  • 2022 Limited Edition Custom Shop model
  • Selected ash body
  • AA maple neck
  • Flat laminated AA maple fingerboard
  • Neck profile: '59 "D
  • Fretboard radius: 9.5"
  • 21 Sanko 6105 Narrow tall frets
  • Pickups: 3 Custom Shop handwound Red Hot Strat single coils
  • Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone Saver Bleed
  • Single layer parchment pickguard
  • C/S Vintage tremolo
  • Vintage tuners
  • Nickel Hardware
  • Nitro lacquer
  • Finish: Super Heavy Relic
  • Colour: Aged Dirty White Blonde
  • Incl. case and certificate
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Exceptional ash body resonance delivers a lively, articulate tone.
  • • Custom Shop Red Hot pickups offer a powerful, modern vintage sound.
  • • The '59 D neck profile is comfortable and classic for effortless playability.
  • • Super Heavy Relic finish authentically recreates a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
  • • The heavy relicing may not appeal to players preferring a cleaner aesthetic.
  • • High-end price point positions it outside the reach of many players.
  • • While versatile, the Red Hot pickups lean toward higher output, limiting subtle clean tones.

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Key Features

Body Material Selected Ash
Neck Material AA Maple
Fingerboard Flat Laminated AA Maple, 9.5" Radius
Pickups Custom Shop Handwound Red Hot Strat Single Coils
Scale Length 25.5"
Frets 21 Sanko 6105 Narrow Tall
Bridge Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Red Hot pickups have a significantly higher output and a more aggressive midrange, delivering a hotter, more powerful tone while retaining a vintage character.
The relicing is primarily cosmetic, but the removal of finish can subtly open up the wood's resonance, potentially contributing to a slightly more lively tone.
The Tone Saver Bleed circuit prevents the loss of high frequencies when the tone knob is rolled down, maintaining clarity and sustain even at low volume settings.

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