Fender Limited Edition Exotic Collection American Vintage ’59 — 135+ Year-Old Eastern White Knotted Pine

Description

In 1887, construction was completed on what was then the world’s largest grain elevator in Superior, WI. Globe Elevators were constructed from wood taken from virgin-forest old-growth Eastern White Pine. When the elevators ended operation in 1988, they were deconstructed and the aged lumber reclaimed. The century-old air-dried wood was then further seasoned using a controlled cooking process to remove residual moisture for maximum stability and resonance. The rugged knots and rustic grain patterns pay homage to the wood’s origins and the very first instruments crafted by Fender.

Specs:

• American Vintage Series Stratocaster that’s based on the design of original 1959 Strats
• Pine body built from re-claimed 135-year-old wood
• D-shaped neck plays fast and is true to 1959-style Strats
• 3 specially voiced American Vintage ’59 Strat single-coil pickups are wound to match the sound and specs of original ’50s pickups
• Aged plastic knobs and switch caps complete the vintage look
• Lightweight – Only 6 lbs. 9 ozs.
• Stunning Birdseye Maple Neck
• Limited Edition neck plate and laser-engraved headstock
• Upgraded Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case