Description
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Roasted Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Aged Natural is a guitar built for players who crave vintage magic with modern muscle. Whether you're a seasoned session pro or a tone-chasing enthusiast, this Strat speaks to the player who appreciates old soul feel wrapped in Custom Shop precision. Inspired by decades of road-worn Strats and elevated through Fender's finest craftsmanship, this limited release strikes that rare balance between familiar and fresh.
At its heart is a 2-piece roasted ash body with an offset seam, chosen for its light weight and wide-open resonance. The Journeyman Relic treatment gives it that sweet spot of aging; enough wear to feel broken-in, not overdone. It's topped with deluxe Closet Classic hardware for a touch of subtle shine. The quartersawn maple neck has a Flat Oval profile that feels sleek and fast, while the 3A rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and depth both visually and sonically. A 12" radius and 21 medium jumbo frets make this Strat a joy to bend and chord across styles, from bluesy leads to indie clean work.
Under the hood, a hand-wound pickup trio brings serious tonal character. The neck and middle Tomatillo single-coils offer airy sparkle and vocal midrange; paired with the punchy Ancho Poblano bridge pickup, this setup delivers everything from glassy cleans to gritty overdrive. The Vintage Modified #2 wiring and tone-saver treble-bleed circuit ensure clarity at any volume, while the 5-way switch covers the classic Strat spectrum with intuitive ease.
Playability is king here; the Flat Oval neck profile sits comfortably in the hand, while the well-dressed fretwork and premium bone nut promise smooth action and reliable intonation. Tuning is kept rock-solid by vintage-style tuners and a '56-'58-style string tree. Whether on stage or in the studio, the RSD Stratocaster tremolo bridge with steel saddles delivers expressive performance and rock-solid return to pitch.
Visually, this guitar is a knockout. The Aged Natural finish highlights the roasted ash grain beautifully, complemented by a 4-ply brown shell pickguard and black plastic accents for a subtly bold contrast. Every detail-right down to the mother-of-pearl dot inlays-feels intentional, rooted in tradition but with its own refined aesthetic.
This Strat isn't just another Custom Shop build; it's one of those rare instruments that inspires as soon as you plug in. At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer guitars like this; ones that don't just check boxes, but elevate the entire experience of playing. If you're chasing tone, feel, and style in one killer package, this Limited Edition Roasted Stratocaster is ready to deliver.
Specifications:
- Color: Aged Natural
- Body: 2-Piece Roasted Ash with Offset Seam
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape: Flat Oval
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo (6150)
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Headstock: Stratocaster Small
- Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 0.25"
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Ancho Poblano Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Strat
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Strat
- Controls: Master Volume with Tone-Saver Treble-Bleed Circuit, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Bridge: 6-Saddle RSD Stratocaster Tremolo with Vintage-Style Steel Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Switch Tip: Black
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235700068
