Here’s a striking example of modern Fender craftsmanship — a Custom Shop Deluxe “Slab” Stratocaster finished in Sunset Orange Transparent over a beautifully figured flame maple top. Dating to the early 2010s, this model perfectly captures the spirit of a vintage Strat while incorporating the playability and precision expected from the Custom Shop.

The gloss finish highlights the top’s deep, three-dimensional figuring with a warm amber hue, complemented by a dark rosewood fingerboard and tinted flame maple neck. Every detail speaks to Custom Shop excellence — from the engraved Custom Shop neck plate (serial #9970) to the vintage-style tuners with pearloid buttons and smooth nickel hardware.

Tonally, this Strat delivers the best of both worlds: classic Fender sparkle and chime with added warmth and sustain from its premium tonewoods and hand-wound pickups. The 9.5" radius, medium-jumbo frets, and modern-vintage neck carve make for an exceptionally smooth and familiar feel, equally suited for expressive bends or fast lead work.

Whether you’re a player seeking a reliable Custom Shop workhorse or a collector hunting for a standout top, this Deluxe “Slab” Stratocaster checks every box — elegant, musical, and unmistakably Fender.

Specifications:

• Model: Fender Custom Shop Deluxe “Slab” Stratocaster

• Finish: Sunset Orange Transparent (Gloss)

• Body: Alder with Flame Maple Top

• Neck: Tinted Flame Maple

• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” Radius

• Frets: 6105 Medium Jumbo

• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Single-Coils (Fat ’50s / ’69 Spec)

• Hardware: Nickel / Chrome

• Tuners: Vintage Kluson-Style with Pearloid Buttons

• Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

• Serial Number: 9970

• Weight: [Add actual weight if available]

• Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed or Black Hardshell (included if applicable)

• Condition: Excellent / Lightly Used

Why We Think You’ll Love It: If you’re drawn to unique Custom Shop pieces that stand apart from the usual relic finishes and color palette, this one’s a gem. The Sunset Orange Transparent flame top gives it a boutique aesthetic rarely seen on Stratocasters, while the tone and feel are everything you expect from Fender’s upper echelon. Professionally inspected and set up in-house by Jordan here at NHP — ready to plug in and play the moment it arrives.

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Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars specializes in offering exceptional instruments for players and collectors alike. We provide personalized service and professional setups to ensure every guitar meets our high standards.

This guitar is sold as-is, and we have made every effort to accurately describe its condition. Given its used nature, all sales are final 48 hours after delivery. We encourage you to review the detailed photos and description carefully, and feel free to reach out with any questions before making your purchase. By buying this guitar, you acknowledge and accept that it is a pre-owned instrument and may exhibit wear typical of guitars from this era. We offer a 48-hour inspection and return policy (read more here FAQ). No returns or refunds will be accepted for issues related to condition discrepancies that have been disclosed or are evident in the photographs provided.