Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic, Aged Burgundy Mist Metallic #R133757

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Classic vintage design

The Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is a stunning tribute to a legendary era of guitar craftsmanship. With its Aged Burgundy Mist Metallic finish and Journeyman Relic treatment, this guitar captures the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument. Fender’s Custom Shop has carefully recreated the aesthetic of a classic Stratocaster, from the subtle lacquer checking to the aged hardware, giving you an instrument that feels like it has decades of stories to tell. The attention to detail in the relic process ensures each guitar has a unique character, making it not only a fantastic player but also a true collector’s piece.

Premium tonewoods and construction

Crafted with a two-piece alder body, the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic offers a balanced and resonant tone. Alder is a classic choice for Fender guitars due to its lightweight nature and well-rounded tonal characteristics. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing resonance and sustain. Complementing the body is a custom maple neck with an African Blackwood fingerboard, a premium upgrade that provides a rich, smooth playing surface. This combination of tonewoods ensures a warm, articulate sound, with a clear top end and a resonant low end, making it ideal for a wide range of musical styles.

Effortless playability

Designed for exceptional comfort, the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic features a 60s-style oval "C" neck profile, a favourite among players for its comfortable grip and classic feel. The African Blackwood fingerboard is not only visually stunning but also provides a smooth, fast playing surface, making intricate riffs and smooth bends feel effortless. With a 9.5-inch radius and 21 narrow tall frets, this Stratocaster offers the perfect balance between vintage authenticity and modern playability, giving you the best of both worlds.

Legendary Fender Custom Shop pickups

The Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is equipped with a trio of Custom Shop Fat 60's single-coil pickups. These pickups deliver a rich, warm tone with enhanced low-end response, perfect for classic rock, blues, and more. The reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup ensures hum-cancelling in positions two and four, allowing you to enjoy classic Stratocaster tones without the unwanted noise. You can easily switch between the smooth, glassy tones of the neck pickup and the punchy, biting sound of the bridge, covering all the classic Strat sounds with exceptional clarity.

Vintage-style hardware with modern reliability

True to its vintage inspiration, the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic features classic hardware, including a vintage-style tremolo bridge, aged white knobs, and a 5-way selector switch for versatile tone options. The vintage-style tuners, complete with the Fender logo, maintain the guitar’s classic appearance while providing modern tuning stability. Even the tremolo arm is designed to replicate the look and feel of a vintage Stratocaster. Fender has meticulously aged the hardware for an authentic, worn-in look, but beneath the surface, you’ll find modern reliability and smooth performance.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
• Product Code: 9237002604 #R133757

Body

• Body Wood: Alder (2-piece)
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Aged Burgundy Mist Metallic
• Relic Treatment: Journeyman Relic
• Weight Sorting: No Sort

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Maple (Plain Grain)
• Fingerboard Material: African Blackwood
• Neck Profile: 60s Style Oval "C"
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 inches
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall / 6105
• Nut Width: 1.650 inches
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.790 inches
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.930 inches
• Truss Rod: Early 60's
• Headstock Style: Small Headstock with 63 Strat Decal
• Dot Inlays: Vintage Clay (Face and Side Dots)

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: American Vintage Stratocaster Bridge, Relic
• Tuners: Vintage Style with Fender Logo, Relic
• Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded 60's Style, Relic
• Pickguard: 65 Strat WBW Nitro, Relic
• Pickups: Custom Shop Strat Fat 60's (Bridge, Middle RWRP, Neck) Relic
• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Lever Switch
• Control Knobs: Vintage White Relic (Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2)
• Pots: 250K 10 Taper Split
• Output Jack: Vintage Strat Relic
• Strap Locks: No Strap Locks
• Back Plate & Trem Cover: Strat Parchment Relic
• Tremolo Arm Tip: White Relic