Limited-edition semi-hollow is highlighted by a solid rosewood neck and Violin Burst finish
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Fender has unveiled the latest addition to its ever-growing Rarities line of electric guitars, the Flame Maple Top Stratocaster HSS Thinline.
The new limited-edition model sports a flame maple top (‘natch) with a Violin Burst finish, along with a semi-hollow mahogany body, modern Deep C solid rosewood neck and 22-fret rosewood fingerboard.
Pickups are Custom Shop '69 Strat single coils in the neck and middle positions and a Custom Double-Tap humbucker at the bridge. Controls include a master volume (with an S-1 switch to split the 'bucker) and two tone knobs, as well as a five-way selector blade.
Other features include a two-point synchronized tremolo bridge, Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners and nickel/chrome hardware.
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