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Fender Custom Shop 1963 stratocaster Journeyman Relic Black AAA Maple Neck w/case
Fender Custom Shop 1963 stratocaster Journeyman Relic Black AAA Maple Neck w/case
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Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Black AAA Birdseye Maple Neck w/Case
’60s Strat Style, Modern Playability, and a Show-Stopping AAA Birdseye Maple Neck
Highlights
- Journeyman Relic Finish: Lightly aged for authentic vintage vibe without heavy wear
- AAA Birdseye Maple Neck: Stunning, hand-selected maple for ultimate feel, looks, and playability
- Weighs Just 7lbs 13oz: Lightweight, resonant, and perfectly balanced for hours of comfortable playing
- Hand-Wound Fat ’60s Pickups: Classic, dynamic Strat tone with modern clarity
- Premium Ash Body: Lightweight, resonant, and finished in a sleek Black nitrocellulose lacquer
- Modern 9.5” Radius Rosewood Fingerboard: Vintage feel meets contemporary playability
- Includes Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
Overview
Experience vintage-inspired tone and effortless playability with the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Black. This exceptional build features a select ash body finished in thin-skin nitro for enhanced resonance and an authentically worn look, paired with a truly premium AAA Birdseye Maple neck—one of the finest neck woods Fender offers. At just 7lbs 13oz, this Strat is perfectly balanced and lightweight for gigging or studio use.
Loaded with a set of hand-wound Fat ’60s pickups, you get the warm, articulate voice of a true early-’60s Strat—ideal for everything from glassy cleans to rich, punchy overdrive. The rosewood fingerboard sports a modern 9.5” radius and narrow tall frets for smooth bends and comfortable chording, while the medium-jumbo neck carve gives you that classic broken-in feel.
Thoughtful vintage details include a period-correct pickguard, aged hardware, and the classic “spaghetti” Fender logo. Every detail is expertly crafted by the Fender Custom Shop team for players who demand the best in looks, tone, and feel.
Specifications
- Model: Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
- Finish: Journeyman Relic, Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body: 2-Piece Select Ash
- Weight: 7lbs 13oz
- Neck: AAA Birdseye Maple, “63 Strat CC/Rel” profile, Medium Tint Nitro Finish
- Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood, Round-Lam
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”
- Frets: 21, Narrow Tall / 6105
- Nut Width: 1.650”
- Neck Thickness: 1st Fret: .790” | 12th Fret: .930”
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Side Dots: Micarta White
- Headstock: Small, No Binding, 63 Strat “Spaghetti” Logo
- Truss Rod: Early 60s Style
- Bridge: American Vintage Strat Bridge, Relic
- Tuners: American Vintage, 6-in-line
- Pickguard: 63-76 Strat 3-Ply Nitro Relic
- Pickups: Hand-Wound Strat Fat ‘60s (Neck, Middle, Bridge)
- Electronics: Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #1 Relic, 5-Way CRL Switch, Volume/Tone/Tone (Vintage Style Controls)
- Knobs/Switch Tip: Strat SM FT Vol & Tone White Relic
- Hardware: Chrome/Nickel, Lightly Aged
- Strings: .010–.046
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Brown Hardshell Case
Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?
- Authorized Fender Custom Shop Dealer: Full warranty and direct support
- Expert Setup: Every guitar professionally inspected and set up before it leaves our shop
- Texas Hospitality, Nationwide Shipping: Shop in Addison, Fort Worth, or Southlake—or buy online with fast, secure shipping across the US
