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Fender Masterbuilt 1962 Ultimate Relic Stratocaster

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The Fender Masterbuilt 1962 Ultimate Relic Stratocaster is a tribute to a defining era in electric guitar design, crafted by Fender's elite master builders. This guitar captures the spirit of the early '60s with a meticulously aged appearance and authentic vintage specs. It's not just a guitar; it's a piece of history waiting to be played and cherished by discerning musicians.

The hand-wound pickups are the heart of this Stratocaster, delivering the crisp, bell-like tones that have defined countless records. A solid alder body ensures a balanced sound, while the maple neck with a comfortable "C" shape profile offers a familiar feel for Fender enthusiasts. The rosewood fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets allows for expressive playability, making it a versatile choice for genres ranging from blues to rock.

Every detail, from the nitrocellulose lacquer finish to the relic treatment, is designed to provide a genuinely vintage vibe, both visually and sonically. The five-way pickup selector switch offers a range of tonal possibilities, ensuring you can find the perfect sound for any musical situation. This Stratocaster stands out not only for its historical accuracy but also for its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail that only the Masterbuilt series can offer.

Key Features:

Hand-wound pickups for authentic vintage tones
Solid alder body with nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Maple neck with "C" shape profile
Rosewood fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets
Five-way pickup selector for versatile tonal options
Relic treatment for a vintage aesthetic
Part of Fender's exclusive Masterbuilt series

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Mike Shinoda

Singer, Guitarist

Linkin Park

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Mike Shinoda uses a Fender Masterbuilt 1962 Ultimate Relic Stratocaster in Coral Pink, as shown in a photo posted on Linkin Park's official Instagram account.

Brad Delson

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Linkin Park

Verified via The Guitars of Linkin Park

This is an extremely high-end (retail price: $6,500!) Custom Shop reissue Strat with a very worn pink finish on it. This particular model was offered exclusively through online retailer The Music Zoo as part of Fender's "Time Machine" series of instruments, with this guitar put together by Fender master builder Jason Smith. I can see why this guitar might be confused with the Rory Gallagher Strat at first glance, but the wear pattern is totally different and it's a much lighter color. This guitar was originally found on the "Misc. Guitars" page, but Joe Hahn posted a photo of Brad playing it in the studio on his Instagram in February of 2014 (first photo), and it was apparently one of the main guitars used by both Brad and Mike during the recording of The Hunting Party. This guitar was originally owned by studio engineer Ethan Mates, but Brad loved the guitar and used it so much on the album that Ethan ended up giving it to Brad as a gift so he could use it on tour (second photo)! I originally thought that Brad may have had multiple copies of this guitar, but that isn't the case. He traveled with this guitar throughout the first part of the touring cycle for The Hunting Party (meaning the guitar rotated between all 3 of the band's rigs), before picking up a couple more custom Strats near the end of 2014 (see below). It became his main Strat in the A rig after the others were acquired.