Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1967 Stratocaster HSS Journeyman Relic in 3-Color Sunburst is built for the player who craves vintage mojo with modern muscle. Whether you're a seasoned session pro or a tone chaser with a soft spot for late-'60s Strat style, this guitar blends heritage looks with high-performance versatility. It pays homage to the transitional era of Fender design; the large headstock, bound rosewood board, and subtly aged finish capture the vibe of a well-loved original, while the HSS configuration opens the floodgates to heavier tonal territory.
Crafted with a lightweight, 2-piece select alder body, this Strat sings with resonant warmth and focused midrange. The quartersawn maple neck is carved to a '65 "C" profile that feels instantly familiar, substantial without being bulky. A set of hand-wound Fat '64 Strat pickups in the neck and middle positions dish out articulate sparkle and punch, while a Fender Shawbucker zebra humbucker at the bridge brings thick, saturated grind perfect for pushing amps into creamy overdrive. It's all tied together with POMO Strat HSS wiring, giving you precise tonal control without sacrificing the Strat's signature clarity.
Playability is dialed in to modern standards thanks to the 9.5" radius AAA rosewood fingerboard and jumbo 6100 frets, ideal for expressive bends and fast runs alike. The bone nut and vintage-style tuners keep tuning stable through dynamic playing and tremolo use, while the Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo offers smooth response with that classic Fender feel. The bound fretboard and mother-of-pearl face dots add a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic.
Visually, this Stratocaster is a love letter to a pivotal Fender era. The Journeyman Relic lacquer finish delivers just the right amount of wear; not overdone, but full of character. The custom 3-ply brown shell pickguard and lightly aged vintage hardware lend authenticity, while the engraved Limited Edition neck plate marks it as a rare find.
At Cream City Music, we love guitars that merge history with purpose, and this 1967 Strat HSS does exactly that. It's bold, soulful, and effortlessly cool-a true Custom Shop standout built to inspire for a lifetime.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Finish Package: Journeyman Relic with Closet Classic Hardware
- Neck: Quartersawn Maple, '65 Strat "C" (.820" @ 1st, .974" @ 12th)
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Medium Tint
- Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood, Bound, 9.5" Radius
- Frets: 21 Jumbo / 6100
- Nut: Bone
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Face Dots (7mm), Micarta Black Side Dots (3/32")
- Pickups: Hand-Wound Fat '64 Strat CC (Neck), Hand-Wound Fat '64 Strat RWRP CC (Middle), Fender Shawbucker Zebra (Bridge)
- Switching: 5-Way Lever
- Controls: POMO Strat HSS Wiring with Relic'd Assembly
- Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo (CC)
- Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded '60s (CC), Vintage White Tip
- Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo (CC)
- Pickguard: Custom 3-Ply Brown Shell, '63-'69 Strat Shape
- Output Jack: Vintage Strat (CC)
- Knobs: Vintage White Relic (2 x Tone, 1 x Volume)
- Switch Tip: Vintage White Relic
- Neck Plate: Engraved LTD Edition Chrome (CC)
- Back Plate: Strat Parchment (CC)
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Black Case
Sku: 9236080859
