Fender Custom Shop MVP Stratocaster HSS Relic
New Model – The Modern Vintage Player Strat!
Make’n Music Exclusive 2-Step Headstock!
Dealer Select Master Vintage Player Series
MVP Series Strats and Teles are the Ultimate NOS and Relic guitars
Behold! The Modern Vintage Player Stratocaster, or “MVP Strat” for short. It is the latest evolution in our Dealer Select Master Vintage Player Series, built exclusively for Make’n Music in the Fender Custom Shop!!! These special instruments are designed to offer the Ultimate in Tone, Playability and Feel. Each guitar is hand-made to our specs to give the vibe of a classic vintage instrument with all the conveniences of a true modern player’s piece. What’s different about the Modern Vintage Player Strat compared to our existing 50’s and 60’s inspired MVP models? Quite simply, we took a more modern approach to this one, incorporating some additional updated features like a 22 fret neck and contour heel, as well as the RSD trem with a pop-in arm, and vintage-locking tuners. It also comes standard with our super cool “2-Step” Headstock design – which features a tiered Tele over Strat motif. This unique design is exclusive to Make’n Music.
Custom Wiring / Tonal Versatility
The pickup and electronics setup in this guitar is designed for maximum tonal versatility! We chose a duet of Vintage 60s Stratocaster pickups in the neck and middle position, to provide all the classic Strat sparkle and chime you could ever need, and paired them with the incredible sounding, Seymour Duncan ’78 Humbucker in the bridge position. This pickup is extremely versatile and covers all the ground from “hot vintage” PAF, through more modern and higher output type tones. It’s great for a variety of musical styles and splits well. Access to the unbelievable array of practical and usable sounds – all easily and efficiently selectable – comes from a 5-way Super Switch, wired to a Dual 500k/250K Master Volume control, and a pair of Tone controls (Tone 2 with a Push/Push for HB split).
Built for Comfort and Playability
The Modern Vintage Player Strat looks and plays like a dream thanks to several strategically selected and customized spec upgrades. The body is cut from premium, lightweight Alder and includes the Elite heel for easier access. The “MVP Perfect C” neck profile (.825”-.945”) is custom spec’d by Make’n Music and designed for comfort! It is carved from a piece of Roasted Quartersawn Maple, for the utmost in tone and stability, and capped with a dark Rosewood slab fingerboard for a rich look and feel. Easier chording, faster leads, and big bends are all made possible thanks to the 1 – 11/16″ nut width, 9.5″ fingerboard radius, and 6105 fret wire. Adjustments are a breeze too! The Truss Rod is accessible from the headstock, so you no longer have to remove the neck for a tweak. Slick!
Nitrocellulose Lacquer looks, feels and sounds great
This particular guitar also sports a beautiful, two-tone nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The body is Chrome Red with White Competition Stripes, while our unique, 2-Step headstock sports a stacked, Tele over Strat design and is finished in a matching two-tone motif. A hand-distressed, Relic finish package is designed to replicate the look and feel of a well-cared for, yet well-played musical companion after many decades of use! Additional features and upgrades include the awesome RSD Trem with Pop-in Arm, and Vintage Locking Tuners.
Want something different? We are also happy to special order the Custom Shop Fender electric guitar of your dreams. Want this same guitar but with a less-distressed or non-distressed, NOS finish package? No Problem. Want it custom finished with an airbrushed portrait of your wife? We can do that too! Inquire for details.
Features of the Fender Custom Shop Modern Vintage Player Stratocaster HSS Relic
- Lightweight Alder body
- Roasted Quartersawn Maple neck
- Dark Rosewood fingerboard
- MVP “Perfect C” neck profile (.825″ – .945″)
- 1 – 11/16″ nut width
- 9.5″ radius
- 6105 frets
- Truss rod adjustment at the headstock
- Vintage 1960 Stratocaster Pickup (neck, middle)
- Seymour Duncan 78 Humbucker (bridge)
- 5-way Switch
- Master Volume control (Dual 250k/500k)
- Tone control (neck)
- Tone control (bridge) with Push/Push for coil split
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- Custom Shop Hard Shell case
- Certificate of Authenticity and Accessory package
- Part Number 9231014271
- 7.6 lbs!
YOU WILL NOT FIND a better playing, better sounding, better feeling Fender Custom Shop guitar anywhere!!
Additional Master Vintage Player Series Models Available
1950’s, 1960’s, 1969 & 1973 style Stratocasters
1950’s & 1960’s style Telecasters
Other Colors | NOS & HEAVY RELIC finish packages
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