Fender Stratocaster Road Worn Ltd Rw Lake Placid Blue

A Limited Edition Celebrating the "Sixties" Aesthetic

This Limited Edition captures the spirit of the 1960s Stratocasters: iconic lines, snappy attacks, and finishes inspired by well-played instruments. The Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish enhances the "stage guitar" feel, while the combination of alder body and rosewood fingerboard aims for that famous Fender balance between clarity, punch, and warmth.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive and expressive Strat, it is also well suited for motivated beginners looking straight away for an instrument with character. The SSS configuration excels in rock, blues, surf, funk, pop, and indie: from crystalline cleans to punchy crunches, with positions 2 and 4 ideal for snappy rhythm playing.

Sound Characteristics

The alder body provides a balanced range, with present mids and a clear attack, perfect for maintaining chord clarity. The maple neck adds responsiveness, while the rosewood fingerboard rounds off the high end and promotes a more "woody" tone. The three Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat pickups deliver the classic Strat sound: brightness, definition, and pick dynamics, with a 5-position selector to switch from a sharp bridge to a rounder neck tone without losing vintage character. The synchronized tremolo completes the setup for smooth vibrato and subtle dive effects typical of sixties tones.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and spirit, a set of 009-042 strings (nickel plated steel type) is perfectly suited. A standard strap (classic holes) will also fit, as well as a 0.050" / 1.27 mm Allen wrench for adjusting saddle height (tool included).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Aged
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed

Series	Limited Edition	Bridge	6-saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Country of Origin	MX	Bridge Mounting	6 Vintage-Style screws
Orientation	right-handed	Pickguard	3-ply Mint Green
Headstock	Stratocaster	Pickup Covers	Parchment
Neck Material	maple	Control Knobs	Parchment Plastic
Neck Finish	Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer	Selector Tip	Parchment
Neck Profile	'60s "C"	Hardware Finish	nickel/chrome
Neck Construction	4-bolt standard	Tuners	Fender Vintage-Style
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	String Guide	Butterfly
Fingerboard Material	solid rosewood	Tremolo Arm	screwed-in
Inlays	white dots	Neck Plate	4 Vintage-Style screws
Side Markers	white	Strap Locks	Vintage-Style
Number of Frets	21	Bridge Pickup	Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat
Fret Size	medium jumbo	Middle Pickup	Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat
Truss Rod Adjustment	Vintage-Style Butt Adjust	Neck Pickup	Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat
Truss Rod Nut	Vintage-Style Butt Adjust	Configuration	SSS
Nut	Synthetic Bone	Controls	Master Volume
Nut Width	1.650" / 42 mm	Selector	5 positions (1. bridge, 2. bridge + middle, 3. middle, 4. middle + neck, 5. neck)
Headstock Nut Material	Synthetic Bone	Included Accessory	0.050" / 1.27 mm saddle height adjustment wrench (Hex/Allen)
Scale Length	25.5" / 647.7 mm