Description
The Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster SH Heavy Relic is a guitar that doesn't whisper for attention; it demands it. With its sleek Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic finish and road-worn character, this limited edition build is made for players who want vintage soul with modern guts. Whether you're a seasoned blues shredder or a tone-hunting studio player, this Strat brings a unique voice to the table; it's a hybrid that honors tradition while breaking the mold.
Inspired by the grit and glory of hard-touring instruments, this Strat features a 2-piece select ash body with an offset seam and heavy relic treatment that captures the vibe of a well-loved workhorse. The quartersawn maple neck is shaped to a 1966 Oval "C" profile-comfortable and fast-topped with a 3A rosewood fretboard and 21 Jescar vintage frets that give you a buttery playing surface across the compound 9.5"-12" radius. It's a stage-ready companion, whether you're hitting smoky clubs or studio sessions.
Under the hood, the pickup configuration takes a bold detour from tradition. A Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1B in the neck brings warmth and bite with vintage humbucker richness, while a Custom Shop Hand-Wound Original Blackguard single-coil at the bridge gives you that unmistakable Tele snap and twang. The Dual Stack HS Tele wiring and 3-position blade switch make this guitar sonically flexible; you can dial in glassy cleans, chunky mids, or snarling leads with ease.
Playability is second to none. The vintage-style tuners, bone nut, and American Vintage '65 string tree ensure rock-solid tuning and smooth response. Add in the 3-saddle custom "cut-off" Tele bridge with brass saddles, and you've got rock-steady intonation with just the right touch of old-school grit.
Visually, this guitar tells its own story before you ever strike a chord. The aged finish and relic treatment are more than cosmetics; they're an invitation to make it yours, to add to the story with every gig and jam.
At Cream City Music, we're drawn to guitars that break boundaries while staying rooted in tradition; this Custom Shop Strat SH is a perfect example. It's equal parts rebel and classic, built with unmistakable artistry and designed for players who want more from their instrument. You won't just play this guitar-you'll connect with it.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam
- Neck: Quartersawn Maple, 1966 Oval "C" Profile
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood, 9.5" to 12" Compound Radius
- Frets: 21, Jescar Vintage (45085)
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut: Bone, 1.650" Width
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 7 mm
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Original Blackguard Single-Coil Tele
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1B
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Configuration: SH
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Custom "Cut-Off" Vintage-Style Tele with Brass Saddles
- Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Control Knobs: Parchment "Witch Hat"
- Switch Tip: Parchment
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Orientation: Right-Hand
Sku: 9235700074
