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NAMM 2019: Fender’s Rarities Series offers 9 ‘boutique’ builds

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By The MusicRadar Team published 24 January 2019

High-end tonewoods and electronics transform the Big F’s functional favourites

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Introduction

Introduction

NAMM 2019: Fender has announced a new limited edition line for 2019, dubbed the Rarities Series. 

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Launching in April and consisting of eight electric guitars and one bass, the series will pair classic body shapes like the Strat and Tele with premium wood selections, such as Quilt Maple, and high-end electronics and finishes. 

All priced at £2,249, the new models will be released on a monthly basis, beginning with the Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster. 

Browse the gallery to view the whole series.

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Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster

Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster

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Rarities Red Mahogany Top Telecaster

Rarities Red Mahogany Top Telecaster

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Rarities Koa Flame Top Stratocaster

Rarities Koa Flame Top Stratocaster

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Rarities Quilt Maple Top Telecaster

Rarities Quilt Maple Top Telecaster

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Rarities Flame Maple Top Stratocaster

Rarities Flame Maple Top Stratocaster

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Rarities Flame Maple Top Chambered Telecaster

Rarities Flame Maple Top Chambered Telecaster

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Rarities Flame Ash Top Stratocaster

Rarities Flame Ash Top Stratocaster

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Rarities Flame Ash Top Jazz Bass

Rarities Flame Ash Top Jazz Bass

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Rarities Flame Top Stratocaster HSS Thinline

Rarities Flame Top Stratocaster HSS Thinline

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