{"id":16863,"date":"2025-11-19T12:20:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/?post_type=product&p=16863"},"modified":"2026-01-17T17:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T16:26:52","slug":"2012-fender-custom-shop-65-stratocaster-limited-edition-lake-placid-blue-used","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/product\/2012-fender-custom-shop-65-stratocaster-limited-edition-lake-placid-blue-used\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Fender Custom Shop ’65 Stratocaster Limited Edition Lake Placid Blue [USED]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 1965 Stratocaster Closet Classic \u2013 Lake Placid Blue<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Rare limited-edition run \u2022 Abby Red Hot Pickups \u2022 Modern Playability with Vintage Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a truly special and extremely limited take on a classic Stratocaster. The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition \u201965 Stratocaster Closet Classic<\/strong> pays tribute to one of the rarest variations in Fender\u2019s history. Back in 1965, bound-fretboard Stratocasters could be ordered only as a short-lived special request \u2014 today the originals are highly collectible and command significant prices on the vintage market.<\/p>\n

This limited edition recreates the look and vibe of those rare early examples, while adding a few smart modern upgrades in terms of feel and playability. Finished in the stunning Lake Placid Blue Closet Classic<\/strong>, the guitar features subtle, tasteful aging with fine finish checking throughout \u2014 just like an instrument that has spent decades safely stored under the bed, waiting to be rediscovered.<\/p>\n

One of the absolute highlights is the set of hand-wound \u201cAbby Red Hot\u201d pickups by Abigail Ybarra<\/strong>.
These are the real<\/em>, fully hand-wound Red Hots \u2014 not the simpler initialed versions. Sets of these pickups routinely sell for over $1000<\/strong> on the secondary market because of their exceptional tone, clarity and responsiveness. The output is hotter and brighter than standard Strat pickups, delivering everything from classic Strat quack to snappy, aggressive, singing lead tones. Abigail Ybarra is widely regarded as one of the finest pickup winders in Fender history, and this guitar is a perfect example of why.<\/p>\n

The modern 9.5″ fingerboard radius<\/strong> and Dunlop 6105 frets<\/strong> make bending effortless and provide smooth, comfortable playability across the entire neck. The 1965 Large “C”<\/strong> neck shape is substantial yet ergonomic, offering the perfect blend of vintage feel and modern stability. The round-lam rosewood fingerboard adds warmth, sustain and excellent articulation.<\/p>\n

This model is limited to just 30 pieces worldwide<\/strong>, making it not only a fantastic player\u2019s guitar, but also a highly collectible piece of Custom Shop history.<\/p>\n

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Specifications<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Body<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Alder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Finish: Closet Classic \u2013 Lake Placid Blue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Style: 1965 Stratocaster<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Neck<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1965 \u201cC\u201d Shape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Maple (plain grain), Medium Tint Nitro<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Round-Lam Rosewood Fingerboard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Scale Length: 25.5″<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Frets: 21 \u00d7 Dunlop 6105<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Nut Width: 1.65″<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Nut: Micarta<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      65 Strat-style headstock with period-correct decal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Pickups \u2013 Hand-Wound by Abigail Ybarra<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Neck: Abby Red Hot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Middle: Abby Red Hot (RWRP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Bridge: Abby Red Hot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Electronics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Master Volume<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Two Tone Controls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          5-Position Selector Switch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Modern Strat wiring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Hardware<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Gotoh Vintage Style Tuners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            63\u201369 Parchment Relic Pickguard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Closet Classic white knobs and covers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              7 lbs 14 oz<\/strong> (approx. 3.56 kg)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Why the \u201cAbby Red Hots\u201d are legendary<\/strong><\/h1>\n

              The moment you plug this guitar in, you\u2019ll hear it \u2014 these pickups are different.
              The Abby Red Hots<\/strong> offer:<\/p>\n

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                hotter, brighter output<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                exceptional clarity and note separation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                expressive dynamics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                instantly recognizable Fender character with extra punch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                true collector value (fully hand-wound by Abigail Ybarra)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Simply put: these pickups define<\/em> what a premium Custom Shop Strat can sound like.<\/p>\n

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                Summary<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                The Fender Custom Shop \u201965 Stratocaster Closet Classic is a rare opportunity to own an instrument that blends vintage authenticity, collectible value and modern comfort. Produced in a very small batch\u00a0for the entire world, real Abby Red Hot<\/strong> pickups, a smooth-playing 9.5″ radius and the timeless beauty of Lake Placid Blue, this guitar is equally suited for discerning players and serious collectors.<\/p>\n

                If you\u2019re looking for a Stratocaster with a unique voice, historical significance and superb craftsmanship \u2014 this is the one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Rare limited-edition run \u2022 Abby Red Hot Pickups \u2022 Modern Playability with Vintage Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Here\u2019s a truly special and extremely limited take on a classic Stratocaster. The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition \u201965 Stratocaster Closet Classic<\/strong> pays tribute to one of the rarest variations in Fender\u2019s history. Back in 1965, bound-fretboard Stratocasters could be ordered only as a short-lived special request \u2014 today the originals are highly collectible and command significant prices on the vintage market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16883,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[137,136],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16863","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-electric","7":"product_cat-guitars","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple","14":"entry","15":"content-bg","16":"loop-entry"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/16863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=16863"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=16863"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=16863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}