Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic – Candy Apple Red, AAA Maple Neck

Iconic ’60s Strat® Style with Boutique Candy Apple Red Relic Finish and AAA Birdseye Maple Neck

Overview

Weight: 7 lbs 8.3 oz

The Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Candy Apple Red is a showstopper for players and collectors alike. Built with an ash body and sorted for lightweight resonance, this Strat sports a lightly aged Journeyman Relic nitro finish for that authentic, played-in vibe, and a boutique custom color that stands out on stage or in the studio.

The AAA birdseye maple neck is carved to an early ’60s oval “C” profile, topped with a round-lam AAA rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius, and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets for ultra-comfortable, modern playability. Under the hood, a trio of handwound Strat Fat ’60s pickups (with RWRP middle) delivers the classic chime, punch, and glassy highs that define the golden era of Fender tone—all controlled by Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #1 and a smooth 5-way switch.

Details like the parchment relic pickguard, aged chrome/nickel hardware, and brown Custom Shop case make this a true collectible. From bell-like cleans to Texas grit, it’s a masterpiece for the discerning guitarist.

Features & Specifications

• Body: 2-piece sorted ash, Candy Apple Red nitrocellulose Journeyman Relic finish
• Neck: AAA birdseye maple, early ’60s oval “C” profile (.790" 1st fret / .930" 12th fret), round-lam AAA rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, medium tint nitro finish, white micarta dots
• Nut: Bone, 1.650" width, 2.200" butt width
• Pickups: Handwound Strat Fat ’60s (neck, middle [RWRP], bridge; relic covers)
• Electronics: Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #1, 5-way lever switch, 250K 10% taper split pots, white relic’d knobs
• Bridge: American Vintage Strat tremolo (relic), V-logo SN relic neck plate
• Pickguard: 1-ply parchment, relic’d
• Hardware: Chrome/nickel relic, vintage disk string tree, no strap locks
• Strings: .010–.046
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele brown hardshell case included

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• Authorized Fender Custom Shop Dealer: 100% genuine, with full warranty and Custom Shop expertise
• Hand-Selected for Tone & Beauty: Only the most resonant bodies and best necks make it to our floor
• Professional Setup: Every Custom Shop Strat receives a full inspection and expert setup before shipping
• Texas Hospitality, Nationwide Shipping: Shop Addison, Fort Worth, or Southlake—or order online for secure, insured shipping anywhere in the US
• Trusted by Collectors & Players Nationwide: Tone Shop Guitars is your destination for rare, custom, and vintage Fender masterpieces

Play a Piece of History – Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Candy Apple Red

Vintage Strat sound, boutique relic aging, and Custom Shop playability—reserve your 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Candy Apple Red with AAA maple neck at Tone Shop Guitars today!