{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-61-stratocaster-nos-sonic-blue","title":"FENDER Custom Shop 61 Stratocaster NOS, Sonic Blue","description":"Step back into the early ’60s with this masterfully crafted 1961 Stratocaster® NOS from the Fender Custom Shop. Dressed in a nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Sonic Blue, its 2-piece select alder body delivers the resonant, balanced tone that defined a generation of music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe quartersawn maple neck is shaped to a comfortable 1960 Oval “C” profile, topped with a AAA rosewood fingerboard featuring vintage clay dot inlays and 21 jumbo 6100 frets. A 9.5\" radius and bone nut ensure modern playability while preserving classic feel, while the hand-rubbed nitro finish keeps the neck smooth and broken-in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder the hood, this Strat is loaded with a trio of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special single-coil pickups, wired with Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #2 for versatile tonal options. The 5-way switch unlocks everything from glassy neck tones to biting bridge sounds, making it a true workhorse for any style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium hardware includes a Custom Shop Vintage Strat bridge, vintage-style tuners with the Fender® logo, a ’60s-style nitro pickguard, and vintage white control knobs. Every detail captures the authenticity of an early-’60s Strat while offering the refinement and reliability of Custom Shop craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1961 Stratocaster NOS comes with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and a certificate of authenticity. A timeless classic reborn, it’s an inspiring instrument built to deliver the magic of a golden-era Stratocaster with the precision and playability demanded by today’s players.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral\u003cbr\u003eSeries: 1961 Strat NOS\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Right-Hand\u003cbr\u003eColor: Sonic Blue\u003cbr\u003eCountry Of Origin: US\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock: Stratocaster®\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Maple 5\/4 Quartersawn\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eNeck Shape: 1960 Style Oval \"C\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness 1st Fret: .790\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness 12th Fret: .980\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Butt Width: 2.200\"\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 9.5\" Radius\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: Rosewood AAA 9 mm\u003cbr\u003ePosition Inlays: Vintage Clay\u003cbr\u003eNumber Of Frets: 21\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Early 60s\u003cbr\u003eString Nut: Bone\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003cbr\u003eFret Wire: Jumbo 6100\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (64.77 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eBody: 2-Piece Select Alder\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Stratocaster®\u003cbr\u003eBody Style: Solid Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardware\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Custom Shop Vintage Strat\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: 60 Strat Nitro\u003cbr\u003eControl Knobs: Vintage White\u003cbr\u003eSwitch Tip: Vintage White\u003cbr\u003eHardware Finish: Chrome\/Nickel\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Vintage Style with Fender® Logo\u003cbr\u003eStrings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)\u003cbr\u003eNeck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop Logo, Serialized\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat®\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat®\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Strat®\u003cbr\u003ePickup Configuration: SSS\u003cbr\u003eControls: Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #2\u003cbr\u003eSwitching: 5-Position Blade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessories\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity","brand":"Fender Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028983931189,"sku":"885978823864","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/5384\/5301\/files\/IMG_6812-copy_8d1bfcbd-e771-4344-b9da-9a84fd072608.jpg?v=1782444088","url":"https:\/\/musiquediplomate.com\/products\/fender-custom-shop-61-stratocaster-nos-sonic-blue","provider":"Centre de Musique Diplomate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}