Description
This Limited Edition Roasted Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is more than just a nod to Fender's golden era; it's a love letter to Strat purists and modern players alike. Built by the Fender Custom Shop with remarkable attention to detail, this guitar speaks directly to those who crave vintage mojo without compromising comfort or versatility. Whether you're chasing the tones of blues legends or carving out your own sonic path, this Strat delivers both inspiration and identity in spades.
Crafted from a lightweight, resonant 2-piece roasted ash body, it's finished in a Dirty White Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer that's been tastefully aged with a Journeyman Relic treatment. The result is a guitar that feels broken-in but not beat up, perfectly paired with DLX Closet Classic hardware for that subtle, lived-in aesthetic. The quartersawn maple neck offers a Flat Oval profile, while a stunning 3A rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius and 21 medium jumbo frets invites fast, articulate playing across styles.
Under the hood, it's loaded with a set of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo pickups in the neck and middle-sweet, smoky, and refined. In the bridge, an Ancho Poblano pickup brings the heat with extra bite and dynamic punch. The Vintage Modified #2 wiring and 5-way switch offer nuanced tonal control; whether you're in the studio or on stage, this Strat covers classic to contemporary with ease.
The RSD 6-saddle tremolo with vintage-style steel saddles ensures expressive play without sacrificing tuning integrity, while the bone nut, American Vintage string tree, and vintage-style tuners round out a spec sheet built for performance. Every curve, fret, and control has been considered with the player in mind, making this Strat as easy on the hands as it is on the eyes.
Visually, the Dirty White Blonde finish over roasted ash is pure vintage elegance; it's complemented by a 4-ply brown shell pickguard that deepens its retro character. From its tasteful relic work to its custom hand-wound pickups, every detail tells a story of timeless craftsmanship and tonal depth.
At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer this exceptional Custom Shop Strat-a limited edition gem that bridges decades of Fender tradition with modern refinement. Whether you're adding it to a collection or making it your number one, this guitar is the kind of player's instrument that earns its place every time you plug in.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Roasted Ash with Offset Seam
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: Quartersawn Maple, Flat Oval Profile
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood, 12" Radius
- Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo (6150)
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut: Bone, 1.650" Width
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 0.25"
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Contoured with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Ancho Poblano 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, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Configuration: SSS
- Bridge: 6-Saddle RSD Stratocaster Tremolo with Vintage-Style Steel Saddles
- Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Switch Tip: Black
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Sku: 9235700070
