The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s provides unmistakable '50s-era Fender vibe and tone. The alder body is available in a variety of finishes. The vintage-tint gloss-maple neck has a maple fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5" radius. The familiar tone comes from a custom set of alnico III single-coil pickups, clear and bright, with terrific sustain even in crunch mode. Custom staggered polepieces provide improved string-to-string balance.
SPECS
General
| Model Name: | Classic Vibe Stratocaster® '50s, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst |
| Model Number: | 0303000503 |
| Series: | Classic Vibe |
| Color: | 2-Color Sunburst |
Body
| Body Shape: | Stratocaster® |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | Modern "C" |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 21 |
| Fret Size: | Medium Jumbo |
| String Nut: | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt Standard |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Position Inlays: | Black Dot |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat |
| Middle Pickup: | Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat |
| Neck Pickup: | Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup) |
| 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 |
| Pickup Configuration: | SSS |
Hardware
| Bridge: | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply White |
| Control Knobs: | Aged White Plastic |
Miscellaneous
| Strings: | Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges) |
| Unique Features: | Aged White Knobs, Pickup Covers and Switch Tip, Vintage Tinted Neck (on (503) 2-Color Sunburst and (505) Olympic White only), Black Dot Position Inlays, Vintage Styling, Synthetic Bone Nut |
