Fender Custom Shop '61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, S-F Aged Sunburst

Full Description

A classic Strat with bite and bark

Don't hold back. You can let your fiercest blues riffs and rock 'n' roll licks loose on this Strat. Why? Because it's been fitted with some exceptional pickups. And those pickups are none other than the Custom Shop's Hand-Wound Texas Special single coils. Fiery and vocal, these hot output pickups consist of overwound Alnico 5 magnets to give you a focused tone and enhanced dynamics.

They've got plenty of sonic kick and punch for voicing your expressive playing, but don't be put off - they still retain that sought-after vintage character. Using enamel-coated magnet wire, Fender have drawn out those warm, classic tones. And even better, you'll enjoy a balanced response across all three positions thanks to the staggered pole piece design. Rich, twangy, full of that sparkling single coil appeal, yet with plenty of attitude under the hood, you'll love these powerful pickups.

Authentic feel

The Strat character that will bring a smile to your face. It just feels right. Showcasing a 1960 oval "C" shaped neck that's finished in the original nitrocellulose lacquer, you're rewarded with a true vintage vibe, in addition to a slick, swift playing action. And that only gets better with the sleek flat-lam rosewood fretboard. Just like guitars of the time, it's shaped in a 9.5" radius so that it's equally good for chording and solo work.

Hosting 21 narrow tall frets and vintage clay dot position inlays, the fretboard is packed with retro charm. In addition to the frets enabling precision playing, you'll be guided in style by those authentic position inlay dots.

Custom Shop appointments

Let loose with your playing. Equipped with a vintage style Custom Shop Synchronised tremolo bridge and a set of vintage tuners, you’re going to play to your best. That’s because these classic components will keep a strong hold on your strings, ensuring a stable performance that stays in tune! And that tremolo bridge will pave the way to all sorts of vibrato antics.

To cap it all off you get a dedicated hard case to keep your one-of-a-kind Custom Shop creation protected. It’ll give you piece of mind while taking this collectible to gigs or recording sessions, ensuring it stays in pristine (yet relic’d!) condition. Added to that is a certificate of authenticity, letting everyone know that your instrument is a genuine, bonafide Custom Shop.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop '61 Strat Heavy Relic, Super Faded Aged Sunburst
• Product Code: 9235001573