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

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.

Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster — Launching April 2019

Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster

Rarities Red Mahogany Top Telecaster — Launching May 2019

Rarities Red Mahogany Top Telecaster

Rarities Koa Flame Top Stratocaster — Launching June 2019

Rarities Koa Flame Top Stratocaster

Rarities Quilt Maple Top Telecaster — Launching July 2019

Rarities Quilt Maple Top Telecaster

Rarities Flame Maple Top Stratocaster — Launching August 2019

Rarities Flame Maple Top Stratocaster

Rarities Flame Maple Top Chambered Telecaster — Launching September 2019

Rarities Flame Maple Top Chambered Telecaster

Rarities Flame Ash Top Stratocaster — Launching October 2019

Rarities Flame Ash Top Stratocaster

Rarities Flame Ash Top Jazz Bass — Launching November 2019

Rarities Flame Ash Top Jazz Bass

Rarities Flame Top Stratocaster HSS Thinline — Launching December 2019

Rarities Flame Top Stratocaster HSS Thinline

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