Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
Masterbuilt Greg Fessler
1-off Custom Order Electric Guitar!
Compound Radius, Hand-Wound Pickups, Roasted Birdseye Maple!
Just in from the Fender Custom Shop! This 1963 Stratocaster was special ordered with some killer features, and Masterbuilt by Greg Fessler. We started with the true to vintage spec ’63 Strat as a “base model” for this build and customized it with the following upgrades for improved playability, functionality and tone!
First, a premium Ash body was selected and sorted for lightweight. Beautiful Birdseye Maple was used for the neck wood and Roasted for stability (very important with Birdseye!) as well as a deep, rich, caramelized color. This was paired with a Rosewood “Slab” fingerboard which was sorted for Dark color and customized with a 9.5″-12″ compound radius and 6105 frets for exceptional playability with the lowest possible action. We also customized the dimensions to .825″-.945″ and spec’d the truss rod adjust at the headstock for practicality. Electronically we have a set of Hand-Wound pickups with a Texas Special in the Bridge position for a bit more “oomph” along with a pair of Fat 50’s in the Neck and Middle for the sparkle and chime you expect. The middle PU’p is RWRP for silent operation in the 2/4 positions. We also have the RSD bridge for additional tone enhancement and functionality as well as the beautiful and rarely seen Tahitian Coral finish with a Matching Headstock to top things off.
Overall – This guitar is light, loud and lively acoustically and plugged in things only get better. Sustain for days, crisp clear and responsive tone with exceptional resonance. Avoid disappointment and future regret! Buy this Custom Shop Strat today!
Features of the Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt ’63 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
- Premium Ash Body – Sorted for lightweight
- Roasted Birdseye Maple Neck
- Dark Rosewood Slab Fingerboard
- Custom #3 60s Oval C Profile (.825″ – .945″)
- 1.650″ Nut Width
- 9.5″ – 12″ Compound Radius
- 6105 frets
- Truss rod adjustment at the headstock
- Hand Wound Texas Special Pickup (bridge)
- Hand Wound Fat 50’s Pickups (neck+middle)
- Modern Wiring
- 5-way Switch
- Volume / Tone / Tone
- Nickel / Chrome Hardware
- RSD Tremolo
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- Hardshell Case
- Certificate of Authenticity and Accessory package
- Part Number 9211002826
- 7.5 lbs
YOU WILL NOT FIND a better playing, better sounding, better feeling Fender Custom Shop guitar anywhere!
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