Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic, Flame Maple Neck, Faded 3-Colour Sunburst

Full Description

Super Heavy Relic finish for vintage style

The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Strat is defined by its Super Heavy Relic treatment — a bold and distinctive finish that brings decades of authentic wear to life. This relicing mimics the feel of a well-loved instrument that’s been played for decades. Every ding, scratch, and scuff has been meticulously applied to recreate the natural ageing process of nitrocellulose lacquer over time. Combined with the faded 3-Colour Sunburst, this Strat offers a deeply evocative aesthetic that looks and feels like a true vintage classic from the golden era of Fender.

Josefina hand-wound pickups for vintage tone

At the heart of this guitar's tone are a trio of Josefina Campos hand-wound '59 Strat pickups — a hallmark of Fender’s finest Custom Shop builds. Known for their exceptional balance, clarity, and warmth, these pickups deliver vintage tones with an unmistakable character and presence. Each unit is wound by hand, offering subtle inconsistencies and dynamic nuances that can’t be replicated by machine. You get glassy cleans, expressive blues leads, and chimey rhythm parts that bring out the finest in the Stratocaster’s tonal palette. Paired with a 5-way CRL switch and traditional Strat controls, the setup gives you a range of tones to explore.

Flame maple neck and AAA rosewood board

The neck on this '60 Strat is something special. Crafted from AA flame maple and topped with a AAA-grade dark rosewood slab fingerboard, it offers the perfect combination of stability, feel, and aesthetic appeal. The neck profile is a classic 1960-style Oval “C”, which sits comfortably in the hand and is ideal for everything from smooth rhythm work to expressive bends. The medium vintage frets and 9.5” fingerboard radius strike a sweet spot between traditional feel and modern playability. It’s a neck that invites expressive playing, with a rich, smooth feel that responds well to every nuance. Every detail, from the bone nut to the micarta inlays, is crafted for tonal integrity and long-term reliability.

Period-correct hardware with modern reliability

Blending vintage detail with modern performance, the hardware on this Custom Shop Strat is carefully chosen to deliver an authentic look and a stable playing experience. It features a relic’d American Vintage Strat bridge and saddles, a white relic pickguard, and aged knobs that match the worn aesthetic. Despite their vintage appearance, these components offer solid tuning stability and consistent performance both live and in the studio. The addition of a Tone Saver treble bleed mod ensures your tone stays articulate even when rolling back the volume — a subtle but powerful upgrade that keeps your highs intact. Every detail, right down to the vintage-style string tree and aged tremolo tip, provides a truly vintage playing experience.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic, Flame Maple Neck, Faded 3-Colour Sunburst
• Product Code: 9238014410

Body

• Body Wood: 2-piece alder
• Body Style: 1960 Stratocaster
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, Super Heavy Relic
• Top Colour: Faded 3-Colour Sunburst
• Contours: '59 Strat Relic style
• Pickup Routing: Hand-wound '59 Strat Relic configuration
• Neck Mount: 4-bolt plate
• Bridge Routing: American Vintage Strat bridge configuration

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: AA flame maple
• Fretboard Wood: AAA dark rosewood slab board
• Neck Shape: 1960 Oval "C"
• 1st Fret Thickness: .790"
• 12th Fret Thickness: .930"
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Butt Width: 2.200"
• Frets: 21 Medium Vintage (47095)
• Inlays: Micarta white face dots, wide spacing
• Side Dots: Micarta white 3/32"
• Neck Finish: Medium tinted nitrocellulose lacquer
• Truss Rod: Early '60s vintage-style
• Nut: Bone
• Headstock: Small '60s style with scoop, no binding
• Tuners: Vintage-style with Fender logo, relic’d

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: American Vintage Strat bridge, relic’d
• Bridge Saddles: Vintage-style, relic’d
• Pickguard: '60s Nitro Green-Brown-Green, relic’d
• Knobs: Strat small flat tone and volume knobs, white relic
• Switch Tip: White relic
• Selector Switch: 5-way CRL lever switch
• Output Jack: Vintage-style, relic’d
• Tremolo Arm: Vintage upgraded ’60s style with white tip
• String Tree: Vintage-style
• Strap Locks: None
• Strings: .010-.046
• Pickups: Josefina Campos hand-wound HW '59 Strat (Neck, Middle, Bridge)
• Controls: Volume, tone x2 with Tone Saver treble bleed mod
• Pots: 250K 10 taper split shaft