Fender Custom Shop '61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, Faded Aged Sonic Blue over 3-Colour Sunburst

Full Description

Authentic wear, timeless style

The Fender Custom Shop '61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is a masterclass in old-school attitude. Drenched in character, its Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue topcoat has been meticulously worn away to reveal the deep burst beneath—capturing the look of a Strat that's spent decades on the road, stages, and studio floors. From the cracked nitrocellulose lacquer to the exposed edges and hardware patina, this guitar tells a story before you even plug it in.

Hot-rodded single-coil tone

Loaded with hand-wound Texas Special pickups, this Strat packs a punch. These overwound single coils deliver pronounced mids, cutting highs, and a touch of growl—perfect for gritty blues, sharp leads, and classic rock snap. The modern 5-way switch and vintage-modded wiring make navigating tones intuitive, while still keeping the feel of a true vintage build.

Playability without compromise

The '60-style Oval "C" neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar grip, carved from quarter-sawn maple for added stability. Its dark AAA rosewood fretboard features a 9.5" radius and jumbo 6100 frets, making it effortless to bend, riff, and flow across the neck. Whether you’re going for soulful expression or aggressive attack, this neck delivers modern playability with vintage soul.

Custom Shop craftsmanship

As with every Time Machine series build, this Stratocaster reflects the highest level of Fender Custom Shop detail. It comes equipped with a vintage-style tremolo, aged hardware, and relic’d plastics that feel broken-in from day one. The guitar ships in a brown Custom Shop case with a matching strap, certificate of authenticity, and case candy—including Fender picks—completing a premium package made for serious players and collectors alike.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop '61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, Faded Aged Sonic Blue over 3-Colour Sunburst
• Product Code: 9235001575

Body

• Body Material: 2-piece alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
• Top Colour: Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue
• Bottom Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
• Finish Style: Heavy Relic
• Construction: Solidbody
• Body Style: 1961 Stratocaster

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Quarter-sawn maple
• Neck Finish: Nitro lacquer, dark tint
• Neck Shape: 1960-style Oval "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: AAA grade CITES rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Jumbo 6100
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .790"
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .980"
• Inlays: Vintage clay dots
• Truss Rod: Early '60s style
• Neck Construction: Flat laminate rosewood
• Neck Attachment: 4-bolt with Custom Shop "V" logo plate

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Custom Shop vintage Stratocaster tremolo (Relic)
• Tuners: Vintage-style with Fender logo (Relic)
• Pickups: Hand-wound Texas Special (neck, middle, bridge)
• Pickup Switching: 5-way lever switch
• Controls: Volume, Tone 1 (neck), Tone 2 (bridge/mid)
• Control Wiring: Vintage Modified #2 wiring
• Knobs & Tips: Vintage white relic
• Pickguard: 3-ply 60s-style Nitro green-brown-green (Relic)
• Back Plate: Parchment, Relic
• Tremolo Arm: Upgraded '60s style with vintage white tip (Relic)
• Hardware Finish: Chrome/nickel, aged
• Strings: Fender USA 010-046