Fender Custom Shop Kyle McMillin MB Takashi Kato 1965 Stratocaster Ultimate Relic "Ryuboku"

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Crafted with unparalleled precision by Fender Custom Shop™ Master Builder Kyle McMillin, this one-of-a-kind guitar prototype was meticulously hand-built and carries a legacy of excellence. Having graced the world stage during the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's global tour, its rich, dynamic sound has captivated audiences worldwide. The standout feature of this masterpiece is its Lake Placid Blue finish, complete with ultimate relic processing. Kyle McMillin has painstakingly recreated every detail of a 23-year stage-worn guitar, down to the finest scratches, embodying a storied history. The original maple neck has been expertly sculpted to replicate the narrow neck profile preferred by Kato with unmatched precision. Boasting an alder body, a rosewood fingerboard with a 7.25-inch radius and round laminate, vintage-style frets, and hand-aged hardware, this model epitomizes authentic Fender. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster ® Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fretboard Material: Round-Laminated 3A Rosewood Fretboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm) Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Frets Fretboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '65 Single-Coil Strat® (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand-Wound '65 Single-Coil Strat® (Middle), Custom Shop Hand-Wound '65 Single-Coil Strat® (Neck) Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406 Tuning Machines: Gotoh® Vintage Style Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Relic® Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case Included Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity