Vintage Soul, Modern Feel—A Wildwood “10” Masterpiece
This isn’t just another Custom Shop Strat. This is a Fender 2020 Wildwood “10” ’61 Stratocaster, a special-run instrument that blends the best of vintage specs with modern playability. Finished in a stunning Ocean Turquoise Thin Skin lacquer, this guitar feels alive and resonant in your hands. It’s a pre-owned piece in good condition, ready to bring its magic to a new home—and it comes with the original hardshell case.
The Wildwood “10” Difference
So, what’s the lowdown on the “Wildwood 10″? It’s all about player-centric upgrades. The most significant is the 10″ fretboard radius—a flatter, more modern feel than the vintage 7.25” spec. This makes for buttery-smooth string bends and a lower action without fretting out. Paired with Narrow Tall (6105) frets, this neck is built for comfort and speed, offering a perfect playground for both chords and soaring leads.
Hand-Wound Tone
The engine of this Strat is a trio of hand-wound Wildwood “10” single-coil pickups. These aren’t your standard-issue pickups; they’re custom-voiced for this series to deliver exceptional clarity, chime, and dynamic range. The bridge pickup has a powerful cut without being harsh, the neck pickup is warm and glassy, and the RWRP middle pickup ensures those in-between positions are hum-free and full of that iconic Strat “quack.” From clean rhythms to screaming solos, these pickups respond to every nuance of your playing.
Authentic ’61 Feel
Beneath the modern tweaks, this guitar is pure 1961. The two-piece Alder body, quarter-sawn Maple neck with a comfortable ’59 “C” profile, and AAA Rosewood slab fretboard are all period-correct. The Thin Skin lacquer finish is buffed to a New Old Stock (NOS) sheen, meaning it looks pristine out of the box but will age and check beautifully over time, just like a true vintage instrument. It’s the perfect marriage of old-school craftsmanship and modern performance.
