Fender Robert Cray Strat RW VIO

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Fender Robert Cray Strat RW VIO

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Robert Cray Strat RW VIO

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Product Info

Article Number: 556692
Brand: Fender
Model: Robert Cray Strat RW VIO
Price: $4,948.90

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This Robert Cray Signature Strat is a beautifully crafted instrument, built for players who appreciate authentic vintage tones and a supremely comfortable neck. It’s a refined take on the classic Strat formula, perfect for blues, soul, and classic rock – a real workhorse for serious players seeking a distinctive voice and exceptional feel.

Product Description

  • Fender Robert Cray Strat RW VIO
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop Robert Cray Signature Model
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck profile: 1961 "C
  • White dot fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Synthetic bone nut
  • 21 Frets
  • Pickups: 3 Fender Custom Vintage-Style Strat single coils
  • 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • 3-Ply white pickguard
  • Fender 6-saddle American Vintage Strat hardtail bridge with string guide through the body
  • Fender vintage-style tuners
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Factory strings: Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel .010 - .046
  • Urethane lacquer
  • Colour: Violet
  • Incl. strap
  • certificate and Deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
  • • 1961 ‘thin C’ neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
  • • Custom Vintage-Style Strat pickups deliver authentic, articulate vintage tones.
  • • Fender 6-saddle bridge enhances tuning stability and intonation.
CONS
  • • The violet finish, while striking, might not appeal to all players.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with more modern pickup configurations.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 3 Fender Custom Vintage-Style Strat single coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 21
Bridge Fender 6-saddle American Vintage Strat hardtail bridge with string guide through the body
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Fender models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 1961 ‘thin C’ is noticeably flatter and thinner than many modern profiles, offering a quicker feel and easier access to higher frets.
Urethane finishes are durable, but the violet color may show imperfections more readily than darker finishes; careful handling is recommended.
The Custom Vintage-Style pickups aim for a more nuanced, slightly warmer, and less aggressive tone than current production pickups, replicating a vintage Strat sound.

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