Tommy Rodriguez # 189 Stratocaster® Replica
Strat lovers rejoice! Tom Rodriguez humbly presents his interpretation of the classic Pre-CBS Stratocaster with Rodriguez # 189. The first thing you’ll notice is this guitar is made of a pairing of two seemingly unlikely tonewoods: Korina and Hickory. Usually associated with Gibson guitars, Korina has been compared to mahogany for it’s warmth and transparency. But amazingly, it can sound absolutely “Stratty” when paired with a neck of antique Hickory. Tom spared no expense on this guitar, even drawing from his personal stash of Brazilian Rosewood to use for the fingerboard. Using a genuine ‘62 Strat as the template, Tom faithfully recreated the exact deep contours of the famous Pre-CBS Strats that became the stuff of legend. To further enhance the mystique you’ll find an ultra-thin three tone Sunburst of McFadden’s nitrocellulose lacquer. Tom made sure we were aware that the three colors used in this unique burst were actually original custom Fender colors from the early 60’s! But Fender never sprayed a burst with this color combination. The result is simply stunning. And if the beauty of this guitar doesn’t knock you over, check out the video clips below to really hear what this machine will do. Virtual Woodshed’s Brian Williams coaxes a variety of sounds out of this beast: everything from ultra clean “Tele-esque” tones (thanks to the Fralin Blender Pot) to full throttle, Vibe drenched Hendrix overdrive. If you’ve been searching for a unique Strat to add to your collection, your search ends here.
Price $3,500
Rodriguez #189 - Stratocaster® Replica
Serial Number: 189
Body Material: Naturally dried light weight Korina
Body Finish: McFadden’s nitrocellulose lacquer, green/blue/black sunburst.
Body Shape: Contoured to exacting Pre-CBS specs
Neck Neck Shape: Medium “C” shape
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium jumbo
Position Inlays: Mother of pearl dot position inlays
Fingerboard: Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 10″ Radius
Neck Material: 100 year old Hickory salvaged from a piano
Neck Finish: McFadden’s nitrocellulose lacquer
Nut Width: 1.65″
Scale Length: 25.5″
Headstock: Pre CBS Strat® shape with Rodriguez waterslide decal
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Neck Plate
Pickup Configuration: Three Lindy Fralin Blues Special single coils
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Special Electronics: Fralin Blender Pot
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Blender Pot
Hardware Hardware Finish: Chrome
Bridge: Wilkinson Synchronized Tremolo, chrome
Tremolo Arm Handle: Wilkinson
Tuning Machines: Wilkinson vintage
String Nut: Ivory
Switch Tips: White switch tip
Truss Rod: Steel vintage oneway
String Tree: Vintage style
Weight: 6.9 lbs
Pickguard: 3-Ply “mint green”, (11 Hole)
Control Knobs: White Plastic Knobs
Case: Includes hard shell case
Unique Features: Pre CBS contours, Fralin Blender electronics, Unique “Greenburst” finish, Nitro lacquer, Brazilian fingerboard.
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