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Fender Fat 64 Stratocaster AcarOO Ltd

The Fender Fat 64 Stratocaster AcarOO Ltd pairs a Custom Shop build with hand-wound '64-style single-coil pickups and a vintage-inspired tremolo. Its premium specification and relic finish will appeal most to players who specifically want this style of Stratocaster.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

Fender Fat 64 Stratocaster AcarOO Ltd review

The Fender Fat 64 Stratocaster AcarOO Ltd is a USA-made Custom Shop guitar based on a 1964 Stratocaster model. Its specification combines an alder body, a maple neck and fingerboard, three hand-wound single-coil pickups, and vintage-style hardware. The finish is listed as Relic, in Aged Candy Apple Red over Orange Sparkle. These details describe the instrument's construction and configuration, but no customer reviews are available, so there is no basis for claims about playing feel, sound, or reliability in use.

The listed price is 6333, with no currency specified in the provided information. The model has been available since March 2025, and its item number is 597356. The sales unit is one piece. Fender includes a case, strap, and certificate; a bag is not included.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The body is a selected two-piece alder construction. Alder is the specified body wood, and the listing gives no separate top. The finish description identifies an aged Candy Apple Red surface over Orange Sparkle, with a Relic treatment. The supplied information does not detail the amount or placement of finish wear, so that aspect cannot be assessed beyond the stated finish type and colors.

The neck is quartersawn AA flamed maple, paired with an AA maple fingerboard. Its profile is described as a '63 C shape. Fender specifies a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 21 narrow-tall frets. The overall scale length is 648 mm. The listing does not provide nut width, neck thickness measurements, fret material, or setup details, so those points remain unconfirmed.

For players comparing this specification with other Stratocaster-style guitars, the neck and fret details are more useful than the vintage-inspired model name alone. They identify a particular neck profile, radius, and fret count, but cannot establish how the neck will feel in a player's hands. Personal comfort depends on setup and individual preference, neither of which is documented here.

Pickups and wiring

The guitar uses a three-single-coil pickup layout, identified in the general specifications as SSS. The detailed specification names three Custom Shop hand-wound '64 Strat single-coil pickups. The middle pickup is reverse-wound, reverse-polarity (RWRP), a detail that distinguishes it from the other two pickups in the set. No output measurements, magnet type, or frequency response are provided.

Its wiring is described as Vintage Modified No. 2 with Tone Saver Bleed. That identifies the installed wiring scheme and the named tone-bleed component, but the available data does not explain the circuit's behavior or list switching positions. It would be inaccurate to infer specific tonal results from the wiring label alone. The pickguard is three-ply parchment.

Tremolo and hardware

Fender lists vintage hardware and a Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo. A general specification also identifies the tremolo as vintage. No details are given for the bridge's materials, saddle design, arm, spring arrangement, or adjustment range. The specification therefore confirms a vintage-style tremolo system without establishing its setup or performance.

What the specifications establish

  • Construction: Selected two-piece alder body, quartersawn AA flamed maple neck, and AA maple fingerboard.
  • Neck details: '63 C profile, 9.5-inch radius, 21 narrow-tall frets, and 648 mm scale length.
  • Electronics: Three hand-wound '64 Strat single-coil pickups, with an RWRP middle pickup, plus Vintage Modified No. 2 wiring with Tone Saver Bleed.
  • Included items: Case, strap, and certificate. No bag is included.

As a specification-led purchase, the Fender Fat 64 Stratocaster AcarOO Ltd has a clearly stated Custom Shop configuration and a finish that pairs aged Candy Apple Red with Orange Sparkle beneath it. Its listed price is 6333, but the currency is not identified. Prospective buyers should confirm the currency, current availability, and the exact condition and setup of the individual instrument with the seller. With no customer reviews supplied, this assessment is limited to the published specifications and makes no claims about real-world sound, comfort, or performance.

Fender Fat 64 Stratocaster AcarOO Ltd, front view
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Custom Shop build with a selected two-piece alder body and quartersawn AA flamed maple neck.
  • Three hand-wound Custom Shop '64 single-coil pickups, with a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup.
  • Vintage-style tremolo and hardware paired with modern 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and narrow-tall frets.
  • Includes a case, strap, and certificate.

What bugged me

  • The SSS pickup layout and vintage-style design may not suit players seeking humbuckers or a more contemporary feature set.
  • No gig bag is included, though a case is supplied.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

Ideal for players seeking a Custom Shop Stratocaster, hand-wound single-coil pickups, and a relic finish. A strong fit for buyers who value the specified maple and alder construction and included case.

Look elsewhere if

Not for buyers looking for humbuckers or a modern pickup layout. Also a poor fit for shoppers prioritizing a lower price or an unaged finish.
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Specifications

Color
Candy Apple Red
Body
Alder
Top
None
Neck
Maple
Fretboard
Maple
Frets
21
Scale
648 mm
Pickups
SSS
Tremolo
Vintage
Incl. bag
No
Including case
Yes
Model
1964 Stratocaster
Shape
ST-Style
Pickup system
SSS

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

What pickup configuration does this guitar have?

It has three hand-wound Custom Shop '64 single-coil pickups, with a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity pickup in the middle position.

What are the neck and fingerboard specifications?

The neck is quartersawn AA flamed maple with a '63 C profile. The AA maple fingerboard has a 9.5-inch radius and 21 narrow-tall frets.

Does it include a case?

Yes. A case, strap, and certificate are included. A separate gig bag is not listed.

What does the finish look like?

It has a relic finish in Aged Candy Apple Red over Orange Sparkle.

Who is this model best suited for?

It is suited to players looking for a USA-made Custom Shop Stratocaster with vintage-inspired hardware, a three-single-coil layout, and a relic finish.

The last word from the bench

This USA-made Custom Shop model combines an alder body, a quartersawn maple neck, and three hand-wound single-coil pickups. Its 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and narrow-tall frets offer a more contemporary playing specification alongside vintage-style hardware and tremolo. The relic finish and included case, strap, and certificate add to its collector-oriented presentation. At this price, it makes the most sense for a buyer seeking these particular materials and details rather than a general-purpose Stratocaster.

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