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Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster - 3 Tone Sunburst

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, 3 x Custom Shop '60s Single-coil Pickups, and Hard Case - 3-tone Sunburst
Item ID: Strat60Vint3TS

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A Relic Strat with True Vintage Specs

Want massive vintage vibe? The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster gives you all the '60s goodness in a fine-tuned package. From the lightweight alder body to the rosewood fretboard to the vintage wiring, with 3-way pickup selector, and hardware, this premium Custom Shop axe delivers the tone and feel of a broken-in vintage instrument. The 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster is fitted with a trio of Custom Shop '60s pickups, giving you the pristine spank and sparkle of the genuine article. If you're ready for the real deal, check out the Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster.

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster at a Glance:
  • Custom shop re-creation
  • Just like the real thing
  • Fender Custom Shop '60s Stratocaster pickups capture the sound of an electric-guitar era
Just like the real thing

You'll love the tone from the Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster's alder body and the smooth playing maple neck with rosewood fretboard. The neck boasts a comfortable '60s oval C shape, and a 7.25" radius and vintage-style frets on its rosewood fretboard. You won't want to put this custom shop beauty down. At Sweetwater, we've seen more than our share of '60s-style Strats, and this 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster easily ranks among the best.

Relic finish and hardware

As you can imagine, a true 1960 Strat would show signs of wear and tear, and the Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster is finished to represent those years of playing. The worn finish on the body and neck, and the aged hardware will make you wonder if it really isn't a true vintage guitar. The custom Vintage '60s Strat pickups will give you vintage tones by the ton. The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster is sure to please even the pickiest of guitar lovers.

Fender Custom Shop '60s Stratocaster pickups capture the sound of an electric-guitar era

As much as it might resemble a museum piece, there's no doubt that this one-of-a-kind Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster was made to be played. Not only that, but it's designed to give you the real sound of a vintage 1960 Stratocaster. That's why the Fender Custom Shop designed a special set of '60s Stratocaster pickups. These incredible pickups not only re-create the sound but also the dynamic response of an original 1960s Strat. You simply won't find a more spot-on re-creation than this 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster.

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster Features:
  • Lightly aged 1960-style Stratocaster re-creation
  • Historically accurate alder body and hardware
  • '60s-style oval C-shaped neck with rosewood fretboard
  • Fender Custom Shop '60s Stratocaster pickups perfectly re-create the sound of a 1963 Strat
  • Fretboard sports a 7.25" radius and vintage-style frets
  • Vintage-style 3-way pickup selector
  • Custom Shop hardshell case included

Bring a piece of Fender history to your collection with the Fender Custom Shop 1960 Vintage Spec Relic Stratocaster!
NOTE: This product is available in the United States only - no international sales.

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