New in 2023, the Fender Custom Shop presents the Limited Edition Custom '62 Strat Journeyman Relic guitar. It combines a two - piece select ash body, a roasted quartersawn maple neck, and a flat - laminated rosewood fingerboard. This unique combination produces sweet midrange tones, tight lows, and a bit of extra snap on the high end. The Journeyman Relic finish, lightly worn in Aged Natural, Vintage Blonde, Aged Black, and Bleached Three - Color Sunburst, paired with gold Closet Classic hardware, gives it a timeless and elegant look. Inspired by the famous golden - era Stratocasters, the '60s - style oval 'C' - shaped neck starts thin at the nut and gradually thickens towards the 12th fret for a comfortable playing feel. The three - ply black pickguard comes with a set of hand - wound Fat '64 Strat pickups, including a RWRP middle pickup and a reverse angle bridge pickup, along with Fat '50s ½ Blender wiring for easy access to more tones. The gold Custom Shop synchronized tremolo not only completes the classic look but also offers great playability and tone. Other top - notch features are a 9.5' radius, 21 jumbo (6100) frets, a 5 - way switch, vintage - style tuning machines, a bone nut, a wing string tree with a tall metal spacer, a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Ash; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Neck Profile: '60s Oval 'C'; Fretboard Material: 3A Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 21 Jumbo (6100) Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot Inlays; Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound Fat ’64 Single Coil Strat® (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand - Wound Fat ’64 Single Coil Strat® (Neck); Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black; Tuning Machines: Vintage Style with Fender® Logo; Hardware Finish: Gold; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Included Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity.
Using this Fender guitar is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case. Make sure the tuning machines are set properly before you start playing. You can use the 5 - way switch to choose different pickup combinations and get various tones. The Fat '50s ½ Blender wiring gives you extra tone options, so feel free to experiment. When you're done playing, put the guitar back in the case to protect it. For maintenance, keep it in a dry and cool place. Wipe the body and strings with a clean, dry cloth after each use to prevent dirt and sweat buildup. If you need to change the strings, be careful with the bone nut and the wing string tree. And always store the guitar in the included hardshell case to avoid any physical damage. Enjoy playing your Fender Custom Shop guitar!
