new Guitar Center FSR fender colors

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:20 am

errr

from left to right

canary diamond, apple green, lilac, jetstream blue, cerulean blue, and rangoon red

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:21 am

i really really like the lilac one

BearBoy · Post by **BearBoy** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:36 am

Pretty. Wonder if there's any chance of them coming out over here.

What are they Rob? US, MIM, vintage spec?

BearBoy · Post by **BearBoy** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:42 am

Found them on a UK site. 50s and 60s classic series by the looks of (MIM).

Â£583.

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:42 pm

The lilac one is a really nice colour. I can see that being quite popular.

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:50 pm

Described as "Special edition" rather than FSR

Limited to 200 for Europe.
Specifications

Special Edition '60s StratocasterÂ®
Series: Limited Edition
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Polyester
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
String Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
Pickups: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Bridge, Middle and Neck)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and
Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and
Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Keys: Vintage-Style
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Strings: FenderÂ® USA 250R, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
Unique Features: Aged Knobs and Switch Tip, Vintage Styling, Synthetic Bone Nut

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:53 pm

Obvious questions would be
Where are they made?
What's the neck profile?

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:58 pm

Canary Diamond is the worst name for anything I've ever heard. Closely followed by Rangoon Red.

BearBoy · Post by **BearBoy** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:07 pm

According to Bax they are Mexican. C neck profile.

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:16 pm

Just found a pic of the rear that looks as though it confirms MIM. Bax uses the FSR tag.

This summer, Fender goes all out with a series of Special Edition Stratocaster guitars. They're releasing no fewer than six Factory Special Run (FSR) models, based on their Classic '50s and '60s series. Each model features its own unique colour, derived from the distinctive, original Cadillac hues of the fifties and sixties. With these new Strats, Fender has added a nice bit of colour to their assortment. How about expanding your own collection..?

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:24 pm

Bax only want Â£529 for the two they have more stock of, Apple Green (maple) and Canary Diamond (rosewood).

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:08 pm

Put em on a Tele and I'd be pretty torn between blues.

dezb1 · Post by **dezb1** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:13 pm

Not for me... Needs more sunburst...

George · Post by **George** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:26 pm

not a fan of the cerulean blue but the rest look pretty great

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:27 pm

George wrote:not a fan of the cerulean blue but the rest look pretty great

That's the only one I like!

BearBoy · Post by **BearBoy** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:35 pm

Yeah, I like Cerulean blue best too.

Chris Fleming · Post by **Chris Fleming** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:00 pm

I think they all have something going for them, but with all of them sitting together they look a bit twee. Like the lilac one best i think

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:25 am

robroe wrote:i really really like the lilac one

Ditto.
Jetstream is pretty nice too, and, aside from the name, Rangoon looks nice enough

I'm with Nick; these on a Tele would be fantastic; on a Strat they're just ok for some reason.

Fakir Mustache · Post by **Fakir Mustache** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:28 am

if they'd come with matching purses they'd sell like hotcakes to a lot of couples.