MODEL NUMBER
0106100814, Until Mid-2021
9235001316, Since Mid-2021
BODY
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Finish: Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Lightly Figured Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Special "Oval" Neck Shape (Early models); "C" Shape (Later)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Style
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.6” (40.6 mm)
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Position Inlays: White Dots (Wide Spacing)
Skunk Stripe: None
HEADSTOCK:
Type: Reverse Headstock, Small
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Decals, front: Signature, "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO"
Other Decals, back: Custom Shop V logo **
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat (reverse angled)*
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat*
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat*
Middle Pickup RWRP: Yes*
Controls: Master Volume
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
1-Toggle Switch: Bypasses 3-Position Blade Switch to Activate Neck and Middle Pickups Only
Configuration: SSS
Orientation: Right-Hand
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage Style "FENDER"/"FENDER" reverse direction
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
String Tree: Wing, #2
Pickguard: Mint Green, 3-Ply, 11 Screws (config. vintage)
Control Knobs: White
Switch Tip: White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt; Serial, Custom Shop V Logo **
COLORS
(814) Chartreuse Sparkle
MISCELLANEUS
Strings: .010-.046
Brown Tolex Case with Gold Plush Lining (1994-2017)
Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity (2017 - today)
COMMENTS
* Since 1994 to 2017 pickup Custom 50's (non RWRP)
** Late '90s: Custom Shop V Logo went from "F" to "Fender"
FENDER SAYS
The Dick Dale Stratocaster guitar honors the pioneer of surf guitar, and his unique sound and playing style. Features include an alder body, special shape maple neck with reverse headstock, rosewood fingerboard, three Custom ‘50s pickups with special switching, master volume control and original synchronized tremolo.
ENG: About the Dick Dale and the Stratocaster
ITA: Un po' di storia: Dick Dale e la Stratocaster
0106100814, Until Mid-2021
9235001316, Since Mid-2021
BODY
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Finish: Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Lightly Figured Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Special "Oval" Neck Shape (Early models); "C" Shape (Later)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Style
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.6” (40.6 mm)
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Position Inlays: White Dots (Wide Spacing)
Skunk Stripe: None
HEADSTOCK:
Type: Reverse Headstock, Small
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Decals, front: Signature, "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO"
Other Decals, back: Custom Shop V logo **
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat (reverse angled)*
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat*
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat*
Middle Pickup RWRP: Yes*
Controls: Master Volume
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
1-Toggle Switch: Bypasses 3-Position Blade Switch to Activate Neck and Middle Pickups Only
Configuration: SSS
Orientation: Right-Hand
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage Style "FENDER"/"FENDER" reverse direction
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
String Tree: Wing, #2
Pickguard: Mint Green, 3-Ply, 11 Screws (config. vintage)
Control Knobs: White
Switch Tip: White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt; Serial, Custom Shop V Logo **
COLORS
(814) Chartreuse Sparkle
MISCELLANEUS
Strings: .010-.046
Brown Tolex Case with Gold Plush Lining (1994-2017)
Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity (2017 - today)
COMMENTS
* Since 1994 to 2017 pickup Custom 50's (non RWRP)
** Late '90s: Custom Shop V Logo went from "F" to "Fender"
FENDER SAYS
The Dick Dale Stratocaster guitar honors the pioneer of surf guitar, and his unique sound and playing style. Features include an alder body, special shape maple neck with reverse headstock, rosewood fingerboard, three Custom ‘50s pickups with special switching, master volume control and original synchronized tremolo.
ENG: About the Dick Dale and the Stratocaster
ITA: Un po' di storia: Dick Dale e la Stratocaster
1995 Dick Dale (Courtesy of Angled Box)
Courtesy of Willcutt Guitars