Fender Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster - Chaos Burst (OPEN BOX)

Grammy Award-winning R&B innovator and modern guitar virtuoso Steve Lacy has rapidly become a compelling world-renowned artist, and one of the most highly-sought-after collaborators in today's music scene. Conjuring up infectious licks, inventive productions, and intelligent harmonies, Lacy's incredible talent is on full display in his formative genre-bending solo releases and work with The Internet, along with his collaborations with musical powerhouses like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Solange, Vampire Weekend, and Tyler, The Creator. Capable of creating musical masterpieces with broad musical voicings, layered vocals, lo-fi textures, and psychedelic compositions with nothing more than his Fender Stratocaster and his smartphone, it's no surprise that Steve Lacy is one of today's most revered musical masterminds. Features Alder Body with Chaos Burst Finish Deep C Neck Profile 9.5 Radius Maple Fingerboard with White Pearl Dots and Custom Dice Inlay at 12th Fret Player Plus Noiseless Strat Pickups Custom-Voiced Steve Lacy Chaos Fuzz Circuit Custom Neck Plate with Steve Lacy Artwork Comfortable Performance, Powerful Tone Boasting a subtle but strikingly unique Chaos Burst finish, the Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster features an Alder body and a modern deep C-shaped Maple neck with a 9.5 Maple fretboard with 21 narrow tall frets, offering incredible playing comfort and effortless performance. Voiced by a set of Player Plus Noiseless single-coil Stratocaster pickups, this guitar delivers a versatile tonal palette with that iconic glassy Strat chime and brilliance, but the real secret weapon of this guitar is the built-in Steve Lacy Chaos Fuzz circuit. Activated by pushing the dedicated button on the Fuzz Output Volume knob, this powerful fuzz circuit gives you access to a huge range of inspiring fuzz tones that range from slight dirt, to all out sonic destruction. Finished with Steve's personal touches of a classy custom double dice inlay on the 12th fret, an engraved neck plate with Lacy's original artwork, and a custom rear cavity plate with a vibrant green/blue checker pattern design, the Fender Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster gives you access to massive range of tones to match his unique style, incredible vision, and fearless sonic exploration. Alder Body with Chaos Burst Finish - Finished with a striking Chaos Burst, the Alder body delivers incredibly well-balanced tone and articulation. Deep C Neck Profile - Slim at the nut, and gradually filling out as it reaches the neck joint, the Deep C neck profile is designed for unparalleled playing comfort and speed, offering a natural feel that's suited for a range of playing styles. 9.5 Radius Fretboard with White Pearl Dots and Custom Dice Inlay - The comfortable 9.5 fretboard radius allows for easy playability and effortless string bending, and the double dice inlay at the twelfth fret adds a touch of sass and sophistication. Player Plus Noiseless Strat Pickups - Clear and responsive, with incredible balance from string-to-string, these pickups deliver all of the classic Strat chime and shimmer - with sparkling highs, balanced mids and natural lows - and without the noise. Custom-Voiced Steve Lacy Chaos Fuzz Circuit - Switched on via the convenient S-1 switch, the built-in Steve Lacy Chaos Fuzz circuit gives you access to searing fuzz sounds at the touch of a button. Tone 2 knob controls the overall Fuzz output level. Custom Neck Plate with Steve Lacy Artwork - The custom neck plate is engraved with Steve's original artwork. Specifications Body Body Material: Alder Body Finish: Gloss Polyester Neck Neck Material: Maple Neck Profile: Deep C Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane Fretboard Material: Maple Fretboard Radius: 9.5 Frets: 21 Narrow Tall Scale Length: 25.5 Electronics Bridge Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Strat Single-Coil Middle Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Strat Single-Coil Neck Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Strat Single-Coil Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Fuzz Output Volume (Tone 2) Switching: 5-Way Blade Pickup Selector Hardware Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles Machine Heads: Fender Vintage-Style Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Steve Lacy Artwork, Serialized Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust Nut Material: Synthetic Bone