2021 Fender Custom Shop David Gilmore Stratocaster Relic in Black over Sunburst. Super-collectible replica of the legendary ‘black strat’ that recently became the most expensive guitar to ever sell at auction, at just under $4 million. This custom shop version of the famous ‘black Strat’ was one of the most highly-anticipated guitars to be released in decades and has become hugely desirable for collectors and players alike.

Now discontinued, this is one of the very last produced and benefits from all the various tweaks and upgrades that have been made through the years of production. The attention to detail is staggering, from the accuracy of the Relic’ed finish to the pickups and electronics. Even the set up and pickup heights are as per the original guitar! It sound absolutely superb and really captures those iconic tones, particularly when the mini toggle switch is on.

The full spec is below, as is a photo of the traveller (Note the references to Masterbuilder Todd Krausse). Plays superbly and nice and light at 7lb 5oz and in as new condition with Original Case and all the goodies it came with, including “Live at Pompeii” DVD, Evidence Audio Cable, Strap and Cert etc. We were genuinely blown away by the level of detail the Custom Shop have gone to with this guitar. Just awesome in ever respect!

Body
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Relic
Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Gilmore Tint)
Neck Shape: 1983 Thin-Shouldered "C" (.790" to .870" Taper)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Upgrade
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.675" (42.5 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Slotted
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® SSL-5 Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup: David Gilmore Custom-Wound Middle
Neck Pickup: Hand Wound David Gilmore Neck
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade with Gilmore mini toggle to bring neck pickup in to bridge or middle or both
Pickup Configuration: SSS

Hardware
Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Custom Beveled Tremolo Block and Shortened Tremolo Arm
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tremolo Arm Handle: Custom Shortened Tremolo Arm
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Switch Tips: Black
Modern Wiring Kit: Includes Modern Wiring Kit
Auxiliary Switching: 2-Position Toggle Pickup Enhancement Switch

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