Electric guitars

Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95

The Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95 pairs a laminated maple archtop-style body with two P-90 pickups and a set-in mahogany neck. Its listed specification is appealing for players seeking this format, though there are no customer reviews to confirm real-world performance.

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

Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95: technical overview

The Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95 is an ES-175-style electric guitar with a blue finish, a laminated maple body, and two Stanford P-90 Dog Ear pickups. Its listed price is 1222, and it has been available since June 2025. The product information identifies China as its country of manufacture and includes a case.

The specifications provide a useful outline of the instrument's construction and controls, but they do not include measurements such as body depth or weight. There are also no customer reviews available. For that reason, this assessment sticks to the documented features rather than making claims about comfort, sound, or build quality in use.

Body, neck, and finish

The body is described as laminated maple, with a maple top. The neck is solid mahogany and is set into the body. The fingerboard is rosewood, with split inlays and a stated radius of 12 inches. Together, these details identify the principal woods and neck construction, though they do not establish the guitar's exact weight, acoustic response, or balance when played.

The Pelham Blue finish is described as "New Look," and the instrument uses nitrocellulose lacquer. The finish name and lacquer type are useful points of identification, but the supplied specifications do not describe the appearance of the lacquer, its gloss level, or how it may age. The blue color is the only color listed.

Scale, frets, and setup details

The scale length is 630 mm, approximately 24.8 inches. That is a shorter scale than the common 25.5-inch electric-guitar format. Scale length is one part of how a guitar feels under the hands, but string gauge, setup, and playing technique also matter. The provided information does not specify the factory action or neck relief.

The fingerboard has 20 frets and a 12-inch radius. The nut is bone, with a listed width of 42.8 mm. These measurements offer concrete reference points for players comparing neck dimensions, although the specifications do not state the neck profile or fret size. The supplied strings are D'Addario.010,.046, a detail that describes the listed string set rather than guaranteeing a particular setup after delivery.

Pickups and controls

Two Stanford P-90 Dog Ear pickups provide the stated pickup configuration. The controls comprise two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a three-way toggle switch. This layout allows the pickup selection and the two pickup circuits to be adjusted using the listed controls. No pickup output measurements, wiring diagram, or sound samples are supplied, so tonal descriptions would go beyond the available facts.

The guitar has no tremolo. Its bridge is an archtop rosewood design, paired with a stop-tailpiece. The tuning machines are described as Kluson-style. These details identify the hardware arrangement, but the specifications do not name the bridge's adjustment range or provide the tuning machines' gear ratio.

What the specifications establish

  • Body: Laminated maple, with a maple top.
  • Neck and fingerboard: Set-in solid mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 12-inch radius, and 20 frets.
  • Dimensions: 630 mm scale length and 42.8 mm nut width.
  • Electronics: Two Stanford P-90 Dog Ear pickups, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle.
  • Hardware: Archtop rosewood bridge, stop-tailpiece, and Kluson-style tuning machines. No tremolo is fitted.
  • Included items: A case is included; a gig bag is not.

Practical buying considerations

The listed details make the CR Fatboy a clear option to investigate for players seeking an ES-175-style guitar with a 630 mm scale, a pair of P-90 pickups, and a stop-tailpiece configuration. The included case is confirmed, while a gig bag is explicitly not included. The item number is 614692, which can help distinguish this version when checking a retailer's listing.

Before buying, confirm the price and availability with the seller, since the supplied information gives no currency and does not describe current stock. Players who need a specific neck profile, body depth, weight, or pickup sound should seek those details separately. No customer feedback is available for this product, so there is no review evidence here to support claims about its feel, reliability, or sound quality.

Stanford CR Fatboy Pelham Blue 95, front view
7.2/ 10 overall score
$1,222current price at the retailer
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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

  • Two Stanford Dog Ear P-90 pickups with separate volume and tone controls provide a flexible control layout.
  • The laminated maple body, solid mahogany set-in neck, rosewood fingerboard, and bone nut offer a substantial traditional-style specification.
  • Includes a case and uses a 630 mm scale with a 42.8 mm nut width.

What bugged me

  • No tremolo is included, which limits pitch-effect options without an external device.
  • The product has no available customer reviews, so buyer feedback on playability and consistency is unavailable.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for players seeking an archtop-style guitar with two P-90 pickups and a fixed bridge. Also worth considering for buyers who want a case included and prefer separate volume and tone controls for each pickup.

Look elsewhere if

Not a good fit for players who require a tremolo system. Buyers who rely on customer reviews before purchasing may prefer an instrument with documented owner feedback.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Blue
Body
Maple
Top
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Rosewood
Frets
20
Scale
630 mm
Pickup system
P90, P90
Tremolo
No
Including case
Yes
Incl. gigbag
No

Up close

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Does the Stanford CR Fatboy include a case?

Yes. The specifications state that a case is included; a gig bag is not.

What pickups and controls does it have?

It has two Stanford Dog Ear P-90 pickups, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch.

Does this guitar have a tremolo?

No. It has a fixed stop tailpiece and no tremolo.

What are its scale length and nut width?

The scale length is 630 mm, and the nut width is 42.8 mm.

Are there customer reviews to help assess the guitar?

No customer reviews were provided for this product, so there is no buyer feedback to assess.

The last word from the bench

The CR Fatboy offers a clearly defined feature set: two Dog Ear P-90 pickups, four individual tone and volume controls, a three-way selector, and a fixed stop tailpiece. The rosewood fingerboard, bone nut, and included case add practical value to the package. Its 630 mm scale and 42.8 mm nut width are useful reference points for assessing fit before purchase. With no customer feedback available, buyers should verify setup, finish, and return terms with the seller.

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