Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 60 Journeyman Relic Strat, Faded Aged Surf Green

Weight: 3.5kg

Serial: #CS150700

This 1960 reproduction Strat has been meticulously crafted by master luthiers at Fender's Custom Shop to capture the iconic spank, sparkle, and vibe of the original, all without requiring a hefty investment or frequent visits to your luthier. Despite its vintage appearance, thanks to its Journeyman Relic finish, this axe boasts a remarkably playable '60s Oval "C"-profile maple neck and modern jumbo frets on a 9.5-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with genre-defining Texas Special single-coils and classic 5-way switching, the Fender Custom Shop Limited-edition 1960 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is primed to satisfy your craving for impeccable tone and addictive playability.

Fender Custom Shop is renowned for crafting instruments that are indistinguishable from the originals. Without inspecting the neck heel stamps, discerning the Fender Custom Shop 2020 Limited-edition 1960 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic from the authentic article is a challenge! With a period-correct nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this guitar exudes a timeless, classic aesthetic, while the relic process imbues it with the appearance of a seasoned road warrior. Nitro finishes, prevalent in the '60s, are notably thinner than modern polyurethane finishes, allowing for enhanced resonance and continued ageing over time.

The '60s Strat features Texas Special pickups - overwound, calibrated, vintage-style Strat pickups renowned for their midrange chirp, bell-like highs, and tight bass. Constructed with Alnico V magnets and enamel-coated magnet wire, these pickups deliver increased output, while hand-built using cloth lead wires and fibre bobbins ensures authenticity. Additionally, wax potting ensures microphonic-free operation, ideal for players who prefer high-gain settings.

Features

• Body: Alder
• Neck: Quarter Sawn Maple
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Neck Profile: 60 Style Oval"C"
• Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: Jumbo/6100
• Electronics: Handwired Texas Special Pickups