Fender Custom 67 Super Stratocaster

When Joe Ravita sits down to design a guitar for Fender's Custom Shop, he's not just creating another vintage reissue - he's reimagining what classic designs can become when enhanced with modern innovations. This Custom '67 Super Stratocaster represents exactly that philosophy: maintaining the soul of a '67 Strat while adding features that serious players actually need.

That roasted alder body and roasted maple neck aren't just buzzword upgrades. The roasting process removes moisture and oils, creating wood that's more stable across climate changes while adding harmonic complexity that you can actually hear. The compound radius neck - starting at 9.5" and opening to 14" - gives you comfortable chord work in the lower positions and fast, low-action lead playing up high. It's the kind of practical innovation that makes you wonder why all necks aren't built this way.

The pickup configuration tells this guitar's real story: EVH Wolfgang humbuckers in neck and bridge positions flanking an HW Empire 67 single-coil in the middle. This HSH setup gives you crushing humbucker power when you need it, plus that classic Stratocaster quack and chime from the middle pickup. The 500K low-friction split pots ensure smooth operation that'll last for decades of heavy use.

Here's where modern meets vintage in the best possible way: that Floyd Rose recessed mount bridge provides serious tremolo expression without the routing nightmare of a full floating system. The NOS Magenta Sparkle finish ages naturally while the chrome/nickel hardware maintains that classic aesthetic. You're getting 2020s playability wrapped in authentic 1960s vibe.

The Modern C to D neck shape starts comfortable and gets even better as you move up the fretboard, while those 22 medium jumbo frets provide excellent note articulation without feeling oversized.

Base Model: 66 Strat
Finish Type: NOS
Case: FCS Strat/Tele Black
Plating: Chrome/Nickel Hardware
Left or Right: Right Hand
Bodywood: Alder Roasted
Sort: Yes Sort
Body Style: 66 Strat
Neck MTG. Holes: 4 Bolt Elite Heel
Bridge Holes: Floyd Rose Recessed Mnt
Body Finish: Lacquer
Top Color: Magenta Sparkle
Bottom Color: None
Bridge: Floyd Rose Recessed Mnt
Output: Vint Strat Rel
Neck Plate: Showmaster Ser # Chr
Back Plate: Floyd No Hole Blk
Rear Cover: None
Strings: 10-46
String Tree: Am Vint 65+ Nylon Spr
Strap Lock: No
Trem Arm: Floyd Rose
Trem Arm Tip: None
Pickguard: Late 60's Strat HSH FR BWB
Controls: None
Selector Switch: Switch 5-Way Lever Crl
Switch Tip: Aged White Rel
Tone Knob: Strat SM FT Tone Aged White
Volume Knob: Strat SM FT Vol Aged White
Pots: EVH/Bourns 500K Lo-Ft Splt
Neck Pickup: EVH WG
Middle Pickup: HW Empire 67 RWRP
Bridge Pickup: EVH WG
Like: 66 Strat CC/Rel
Neck Finish: Oil Finish Oil
Neck Blank: Maple Roasted Qtr Sawn
Fretboard Wood: None
Truss Rod: Bi-Flex
No. Of Frets: 22
Tuning Keys: Ping Am Pro Stag Chr
Mounting Style: 4 Bolt Elite Heel
Head Style: Large
Head Scoop: 56
Head Thickness: 0.575”
Fret Wire: Med Jumbo / 6100
Facedots: Micarta Black 7MM
Dot Spacing: Narrow
Fretboard Radius: 9.50-14.0 Compound Radius
Nut Width: 1.685”
Butt Width: 2.200”
Neck Shape: Modern C to D
Neck Spec 1st: .820”
12th Fret: .890”
Neck Binding: No
Nut: Floyd Rose #3 (1.6875" Nut)
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32”
Headstock Binding: No
Decal: 64-67 Strat