Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Bleached 3-Color Sunburst captures a transitional moment in Strat history; where the feel began to slim down, the look evolved, and the sound refined into something incredibly versatile. Built as part of the Time Machine Collection, this model is aimed at players who want vintage tone and aesthetics with a level of comfort that feels right in any modern setting.
The two-piece alder body is lightweight and resonant, delivering the balanced, full-range tone that defines early '60s Strats. Finished in a Bleached 3-Color Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, the look has a slightly faded, broken-in character that feels authentic without being overdone. The Journeyman Relic treatment adds light wear and subtle checking, giving the guitar the feel of a well-maintained original that has seen years of steady use rather than heavy abuse.
Tonally, this Strat leans into clarity and articulation. A trio of hand-wound '60s Strat pickups offers chimey highs, a focused midrange, and a warm but defined low end. The RWRP middle pickup provides hum-canceling in positions two and four, making it as practical as it is vintage-inspired. Whether you are playing clean, slightly pushed, or fully driven, the response remains dynamic and expressive.
The maple neck features a '60 Style Oval C profile, noticeably slimmer than earlier '50s shapes, making it incredibly comfortable for a wide range of playing styles. Paired with a AAA rosewood slab fingerboard and a 9.5 inch radius, it delivers a smooth, modern feel while maintaining vintage character. The vintage upgrade frets allow for easy bending and improved playability without sacrificing the overall aesthetic.
Hardware appointments stay true to the era with a vintage-style synchronized tremolo, aged nickel and chrome hardware, and classic Strat control layout. The aged white plastics and lightly worn finish tie everything together into a cohesive look that feels natural and lived-in.
At Cream City Music, we see this 1960 Stratocaster as a perfect middle ground; vintage enough to capture the soul of the originals, but refined enough to handle anything a modern player throws at it. It is balanced, comfortable, and endlessly musical; a Strat that feels right the moment you pick it up.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Alder (Lightweight Sorted)
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Journeyman Relic Bleached 3-Color Sunburst
- Neck Material: Maple (Plain Grain)
- Neck Shape: '60 Style Oval "C" (.770" - .920")
- Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)
- Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood (Slab)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Upgrade (45085)
- Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Truss Rod: Vintage Style
- Bridge: Vintage-Style Strat Tremolo (Relic)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo (Relic)
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel (Relic)
- Pickguard: '60 Strat (Relic)
- Control Knobs: Aged White Strat (Relic)
- Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound '60s Strat (Relic)
- Middle Pickup: Hand-Wound '60s Strat RWRP (Relic)
- Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '60s Strat (Relic)
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Modern Strat Wiring (Master Volume, 2 Tone)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Strings: .010-.046
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown Hardshell
Sku: 9235700226
The two-piece alder body is lightweight and resonant, delivering the balanced, full-range tone that defines early '60s Strats. Finished in a Bleached 3-Color Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, the look has a slightly faded, broken-in character that feels authentic without being overdone. The Journeyman Relic treatment adds light wear and subtle checking, giving the guitar the feel of a well-maintained original that has seen years of steady use rather than heavy abuse.
Tonally, this Strat leans into clarity and articulation. A trio of hand-wound '60s Strat pickups offers chimey highs, a focused midrange, and a warm but defined low end. The RWRP middle pickup provides hum-canceling in positions two and four, making it as practical as it is vintage-inspired. Whether you are playing clean, slightly pushed, or fully driven, the response remains dynamic and expressive.
The maple neck features a '60 Style Oval C profile, noticeably slimmer than earlier '50s shapes, making it incredibly comfortable for a wide range of playing styles. Paired with a AAA rosewood slab fingerboard and a 9.5 inch radius, it delivers a smooth, modern feel while maintaining vintage character. The vintage upgrade frets allow for easy bending and improved playability without sacrificing the overall aesthetic.
Hardware appointments stay true to the era with a vintage-style synchronized tremolo, aged nickel and chrome hardware, and classic Strat control layout. The aged white plastics and lightly worn finish tie everything together into a cohesive look that feels natural and lived-in.
At Cream City Music, we see this 1960 Stratocaster as a perfect middle ground; vintage enough to capture the soul of the originals, but refined enough to handle anything a modern player throws at it. It is balanced, comfortable, and endlessly musical; a Strat that feels right the moment you pick it up.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Alder (Lightweight Sorted)
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Journeyman Relic Bleached 3-Color Sunburst
- Neck Material: Maple (Plain Grain)
- Neck Shape: '60 Style Oval "C" (.770" - .920")
- Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)
- Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood (Slab)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Upgrade (45085)
- Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Truss Rod: Vintage Style
- Bridge: Vintage-Style Strat Tremolo (Relic)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo (Relic)
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel (Relic)
- Pickguard: '60 Strat (Relic)
- Control Knobs: Aged White Strat (Relic)
- Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound '60s Strat (Relic)
- Middle Pickup: Hand-Wound '60s Strat RWRP (Relic)
- Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '60s Strat (Relic)
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Modern Strat Wiring (Master Volume, 2 Tone)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Strings: .010-.046
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown Hardshell
Sku: 9235700226
