Fender Custom Shop
2018 Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic - Burgundy Mist with Relic Neck
Burgundy Mist
Product Specs
| Condition | Used - Excellent |
| Brand | Fender Custom Shop |
| Model | '60 Stratocaster Ash Journeyman Relic |
| Finish | Burgundy Mist |
| Made In | USA |
| Hardware Color | Relic |
| COA | Yes |
| Case | Hard Case |
| Tuning Machines | Vintage With Fender Logo, Relic |
| Bridge | American Vintage Stratocaster Bridge Relic |
| Controls | Volume, 2x Tone, 5 Way |
| Pickups | Custom Shop Hand Wound Ancho Poblano Pickups with Reverse Wound Middle (SSS) |
| Inlays | Vintage Clay |
| Neck Dimensions | .800" at 1st Fret, 0.980" at 12th Fret |
| Neck Shape | '59 Tapered "C" Neck |
| Serial Number | R90717 |
| Product Weight | 7.1 lb |
| Year | 2018 |
Overview
Fender Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Burgundy Mist
The Altitude Summary
The Fender Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Burgundy Mist is a standout electric guitar designed for serious musicians and collectors. This instrument features a 5/4 quarter sawn maple neck, AAA rosewood fretboard, a '59 Tapered "C" neck profile, and an ash body, weighing just 7 lbs 1 oz. The hand-wound Ancho Poblano pickups deliver impressive, overwound tones, making this guitar both lightweight and highly playable. With minimal fretwear on the first few frets "cowboy chords" (photographed) and relic'ing consistent with the Fender's Journeyman relic.
Key Features
- Neck: 5/4 quarter sawn maple
- Fretboard: AAA rosewood
- Neck Profile: '59 Tapered "C"
- Body: Ash
- Pickups: Hand-wound Ancho Poblano
- Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz
- Condition: Excellent, with minimal fretwear on the first and second frets
Superior Playability and Comfort
The 5/4 quartersawn maple neck paired with a relic'd AAA rosewood fretboard offers stability and a fast, comfortable feel. The '60 Tapered "C" profile, along with a 9.5" radius and a 1.650" nut width, ensures a familiar and enjoyable playing experience.
Exceptional Sound Quality
Ancho Poblano pickups are individually calibrated and hand-overwound, providing a wide range of high-output tones. These pickups deliver the perfect amount of heat, from vintage warmth to full-throttle intensity. Each note is rich with texture, resonance, and complexity, shining through at any volume.
Versatile Tonal Options
The guitar features master volume, two tone controls, and a 5-way switch, allowing for versatile sound shaping from crisp cleans to rich, melodic tones. The selector switch transitions from warm neck tones to scorching bridge sounds, with custom staggered alnico 3 pole pieces on the neck and middle pickups, and flush-mount alnico 5 pole pieces on the bridge pickup. The reverse-wound middle pickup ensures hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4.
Impeccable Craftsmanship and Aesthetic
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this guitar's relic'd finish enhances its vintage appeal. The craftsmanship meets the high standards of Fender’s Custom Shop, making the '60 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic a true work of art in both look and performance.
Premium Instrument for Discerning Players
The Fender Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Burgundy Mist stands out in the high-end boutique guitar market. It offers top-tier playability, superior sound quality, and stunning aesthetics, making it an ideal choice for collectors and professional musicians.
Discover the superior craftsmanship, stunning look, and exceptional sound of the Fender Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Burgundy Mist. This guitar represents Fender’s legacy of creating world-class instruments for serious players.
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