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I like the Postmodern Strats (and Teles). It can't be seen in the video, but the modified neckplate is great and I see the new ones have 22 frets (although the trussrod still adjusts at the body end).
Is this the actual name of the product?
Not trying to make a joke, I'm genuinely curious.
https://www.coda-music.com/fender-custom-shop-postmodern-strat-lush-closet-classic-fire-mist-gold.html
I think that's already happened/in process of happening. A few videos popped up on my YouTube "Suggested Videos" feed yesterday, with JB, KWS, Walter Trout and Samantha Fish trading solos on Going Down and other tracks.
I respect them all hugely as guitarists, but being trapped on a boat with several hundred tanked-up sycophantic blues guitar obsessives drooling over endless noodle-fests is my idea of hell.
Think first series in 2015 was NOS finish only
The same kinda applies down the line - e.g. I absolutely loved the last American Vintage line for being an attempt at trying to get as vintage as possible and then you still had poor sales and people complaining about stuff like fret marker dot spacing! Now we're on American Original as a kinda greatest hits/bits where the guitars look like vintage but have a bit more modern feel. *shrug*
Yes, Postmodern refers to the equipment spec, 22 frets, contoured heel, dual mag pickups, RSD bridge, 6105 frets, neck radius & carve etc.
Lush Closet Classic is the finish, it sits between Closet Classic & Journeyman Relic in the Fender Custom Shop Time Machine relicing chart:
http://www.fendercustomshop.com/series/time-machine/
"Owned with pride. Well taken care of and religiously polished throughout the years. The owner of this guitar took pride in keeping it clean and shiny. Over time the finish started showing age and like a fine wine it evolved into something complex and refined. Moderate finish checking, oxidation of hardware, and mild discoloration of parts give this finish its distinct look and feel."
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: AA Flamed Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: 1963 C (1st Fret: .820" - 12th Fret: .980")
Scale Length: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5" - 12" Compound Radius
Frets: 22
Fret Size: 6105 Narrow Jumbo
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard: 1-Piece AAA Rosewood
Inlays: Micarta White
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag RWRP
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Bridge: RSD Stratocaster
Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell
Control Knobs: Vintage White Closet Classic
Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Strap; Certificate of Authenticity
Remember Leo was a designer/tinkler and for various reasons, look how many tweaks he made between 54 and 65 to the Strat - So with changes in playing styles and how the guitar has evolved in popular music since 1954, then it stands to reason that Leo would have listened to players needs/demands and moved accordingly - I know we'll never actually know
A couple of years ago the Stratosphere bought a load of them and sold them as parts.
Whichever year that was - 2016 or 2017 I think - they all had ash bodies, I think the finish was Journeyman relic and there were quite a few different neck shapes - '51 U, '57 V, '65 C (or maybe Large C) and '60s Oval C. All 9.5" to 12" compound radius.
They sold all the necks but they still have a few of the bodies.
Yes I recall a few in stock with ash bodies and a Journeyman Relic finish - Can't recall which neck shape at the time applicable to which year - Plus I custom spec'd some for stock based on say a 2016/2017 model and tweaked a few options in order to be custom spec'd - Mainly colour, neck profile and p/up options - Most of mine were based on a 60's Oval C and 65/Large C and 9.5" to 12"
KWS also does a good job of Stevie's Soul to Soul if you hunt YouTube for it, again on this cruise thingy.
Respect for Sam Fish too, she was doing her own thing with the SG, fair play to her in that company.
I always fancied one of those cheaper signature model KWS strats but they don't come up very often now. Never played one but the spec looks interesting.