Gone - Nov 2016 Fender Stratocaster Custom Shop Relic Ancho Pablano

bgmartinsbridge

So, I bought this on a bit of a whim and have another strat that I play more. So it just sits looking cool. 

It's an as new (and I mean as new) absolute stunner in 2 Tone Sunburst and full relic, and has the hot Ancho handwound pickups. 

Nice chunky neck, with a U shape, which doesn't feel overly big when played. 

Original case, coa, paperwork and Cruz Tool Kit! 

Nice weight at 7.6lb and a lovely feel. 


18 Months Old - £1950. 

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
Ancho Pablano 2016 https://imgur.com/gallery/3bMTkBa

Full spec from Fender..... 

Model Name: Ancho Poblano Stratocaster®
Model Number: 1558902801, 1558902803
Series: Limited Edition
Body: Premium Lightweight Alder
Neck: Quartersawn Maple with a 1951 “U” Shape and a 9.5" (241 mm) Radius,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender®/Gotoh® Staggered Vintage Style Machine Heads
Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Stamped Steel Saddles
Pickguard: 1-Ply, 8-Hole, Black Phenolic
Pickups: Hand-wound Ancho Poblano Strat® (Neck),
Hand-wound RWRP Ancho Poblano (Middle),
Hand-wound Ancho Poblano Strat (Bridge)
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
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickup),
Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Vintage Modified Stratocaster Wiring with Treble Bleed
Colors: (1558902801) White Blonde,
(1558902803) 2-Color Sunburst,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: D’Addario® XL110 Regular Light, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046)
Other Features: Black Dot Position Inlays,
White Control Knobs and Tips,
Single “Wing” String Tree,
Built From Original Tooling. Shows Natural Wear and Tear of Years of Use, Light Nicks, Scratches, Worn Finish Hardware and Aged Plastic Parts.
Source: U.S. Fender Custom Shop
Accessories: Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
U.S. MSRP: $3,400.00
INTRODUCED: 5/2015
DISCONTINUED: 7/2017

Trotter

That is utterly lovely. Such great spec on these too, GLWS, I doubt you will need it.  

Arfashandi

That's all kinds of goodness there.

punchesjudy

Oh my, that's bloody beautiful! 

reece01204

Nice!!!!!

Chalky

Now that is nice.  How would you describe the special pickups?

merlin

I have an Ancho Poblano and have to say (so have a free bump) that it's my favourite Strat ever. Nothing weedy about the best neck Fender ever made nor the bridge pickup which sounds amazing. 

bgmartinsbridge

Thanks for all the comments guys.

It's a stunner - the big neck is big but doesn't feel too big at all and I'm normally an oval tele neck player. It's really nice to get hold of.

Pup wise the Handwound Ancho pickups have got some really nice tones, they're hot so they can be sweet and really kick when you want. 

TheMarlin

I’ve wanted one of these for a year or two.
alas, house re-model has drained the piggy bank. 

GLWTS

chris78

Utter bargain. 
My Ancho is my favourite strat. I stupidly sold one, then got another almost immediately as I had serious seller remorse. The large neck makes them resonate like nothing else

dallcorp

I agree......... there's definitely something special about them!.......the odd bout of gas has made me consider selling mine over the last year.....but every time I plug her in it strengthens my resolve to keep her!