Fender’s Classic Series is a wide range of guitars built in Mexico in tribute to certain key periods of Fender’s history: the guitars that made history. More exclusive than standard ranges but more affordable than US built guitars, Fender Classics occupy a special place in the heart of many guitar players coming through the ranks from intermediates to professionals looking for great value vintage-themed instruments.
br/> This model goes even further by including a truly vintage-correct nitrocellulose lacquer finish. 'Nitro', as it's known , was the predominant finish used of nearly all quality electric guitars in the Golden age of the 50s and 60s through to today in a lesser way since it's actually relatively hazardous to apply. Nitro finishes typically 'wear' well: those looking for natural relicing and an agreeable patina of age will enjoy playing a guitar with a nitro finish.

Otherwise, this 50s-flavoured Stratocaster keeps it's mid century appointments: the v-profile neck with a curved 7.25" radius maple fretboard and pleasingly low power, chimey pickups. Candy Apple Red is a colour that straddles the decades too so this 50s variety is correct.