Fender Custom Shop '63 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic - Lime Green

Fender Custom Shop '63 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic - Lime Green

Get ready to plug into a slice of pure rock 'n' roll history! This Fender Custom Shop '63 Stratocaster in a gorgeous Lime Green Journeyman Relic finish delivers the vibe, feel, and tone of a guitar that has seen decades of stage time, without the headaches of a true vintage piece. The body is crafted from Roasted Ash, a phenomenal tonewood that's been specially treated to enhance its resonance, stability, and weight, giving you a fundamental tone that is sweet, complex, and incredibly articulate. The Journeyman Relic treatment is subtle and tasteful—just enough checking, dings, and dulling of the chrome to make it feel like a cherished old friend from the moment you pick it up.

But the heart of this beast is the electronics: a trio of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Poblano Strat pickups. These pickups are voiced to be slightly overwound and hotter than traditional vintage units, giving you incredible output and a singing, thick tone perfect for driving your amp. They deliver that iconic Strat sparkle and chime, but with an added punch and warmth that makes them perfect for blues, rock, and anything that needs a little extra heat. The wiring is the Strat VINT MOD Wiring #2, which offers amazing tonal flexibility via the 5-way switch. It's this combination of killer tone and vintage aesthetic that made the '60s Stratocaster the instrument of choice for icons like Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

The neck is a joy to navigate, with a '60s style profile and a modern 9.5" radius, topped with a beautiful Maple fretboard and Medium Jumbo frets. This combination ensures effortless string bending and smooth playability, blending the best of vintage feel with modern performance. This Custom Shop beauty is more than just a guitar; it's a meticulously crafted tone machine built by the masters in the "Dream Factory."

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Equipped with Custom Shop Hand-Wound Poblano Strat pickups for a hotter, singing vintage tone.
• The Roasted Ash body provides superior resonance, stability, and a light playing weight.
• Finished in a beautiful Lime Green with a tasteful "Journeyman Relic" nitro finish.
• Features a comfortable '60s profile neck with a modern 9.5" radius for effortless playability.
• Vintage Modified Wiring allows for maximum tonal versatility across all five switch positions.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Ash Roasted
• Top Wood: Not specified (Body Style: 60 Strat)
• Neck Wood: Not specified (Fingerboard: Maple)
• Left/Right Handed: Right hand
• Fretboard Wood: Maple
• Scale Length: Not specified (Standard Fender 25.5")
• Fretboard Radius: 9.50" radius
• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Micarta Black 3/32"
• Neck Profile: Not specified
• Finish: Journeyman Relic
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel Hardware
• Tuners: Not specified (Standard Vintage Style)
• Neck Pickup: HW Poblano Strat NK REL
• Middle Pickup: HW Poblano STR RWRP MID REL
• Bridge Pickup: HW Poblano Strat BRG REL
• Electronics: Strat VINT MOD Wiring #2 REL, Switch 5-way lever CRL
• Bridge: Not specified (Standard Vintage Style Tremolo)
• Manufacturer Part Number: 9231016116
• Depth at 1st Fret: .820"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .974"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!