Fender Stratocaster 60 Heavy Relic Masterbuilt Jason Smith (2020)
Fender Stratocaster 60 Heavy Relic Masterbuilt Jason Smith (2020)
This fantastic Masterbuilt by Jason Smith was on the road the past live season with Michael, whom you might know from our videos. Not only did it get used on a lot of live and TV shows on ORF, ZDF, SWR and support shows for Eros Ramazotti and Stefanie Heinzmann, but it can also be seen on many social media videos, a selection of which we link to you below. The great thing about this instrument is that it combines the best of the vintage world with modern player specs. So on the outside, this 60s Strat comes in a heavily distressed Olympic White finish with heavy relicing. Lots of hairline cracks, abrasions and paint chips adorn the authentic appearance of this guitar. Handwound Josefina 60s are used as pickups, which provide an authentic, rich and above all fat 60s bell tone. Juicy, smacking sound without sacrificing clarity and definition. Who clean as well as distorted on bulbous, full Strat sounds, comes here fully at his expense. The neck, however, doesn't quite stick to vintage specifications - and that's a good thing! With its "Modern-C" profile, 9.5" radius, and tried-and-true 6105 frets, it plays incredibly comfortably – no matter if bendings, legato or wide slides.The icing on the cake for the playing feel is that the back of the neck has been stripped of paint, making it even more grippy. So, if you want an authentic vintage look and sound, but you are looking for a modern guitar in terms of feel, this Masterbuilt is for you. Despite the many live uses, the Strat is in top condition with small playing marks on the first frets.
- Including case, certificate, strap, spec sheet, hangtags.
- Weight: 3440 grams
And here are a few sound examples of how this Strat can sound with different amps:
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