Key Features
- A resurrected Stratocaster legend
- Revel in the pure punch delivered by a trio of custom wound pickups
- Amazing Heavy Relic finish provides the character of a worn-in road warrior
- Riff with expression on a smooth, classically shaped maple neck and fretboard
Fender Custom Shop 63 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, Aged Black #CZ565214 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop 63 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is rock 'n' roll reincarnated. Presenting you with an elite guitar that's seen its fair share of stages, this '63 Stratocaster puts a gem from Fender's golden era into your hands. From its custom wound, period correct pickups to the careful signs of wear and tear applied to its incredible finish, this Strat is the real deal.
Reach into the past with a set of custom wound Fat '50s single coils. Delivering a delightful bass response for that rich twang, they'll voice every lick with precision. And those licks are going to feel heavenly on a rift-sawn maple neck. Shaped just like a neck from the '60s, it's seriously comfortable for thumb over styles, and matches with a 9.5" radius that leaves plenty of headroom for expansive solos. Finished off with a traditional tremolo bridge, you can enjoy all these the tasty shimmers that made the Stratocaster famous.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionFat '50s funk
Get in the groove. Every note is going to ring out like a Strat from yesteryear, because with a set of custom wound Fat '50s single coils, you're getting the voice of the past. Singing with all the snap, bite and spark that made Strats so seductive, these take it a step further with an enhanced bass response and articulate midrange. Even better, thanks to their hand-bevelled and staggered pole pieces, you'll get a sweet, balanced response across the strings for a satisfying sound.
Loaded with alnico V magnets, you've got enough output to fire out searing solos or gutsy chords. But these are Fender Custom Shop pickups, so while they can belt distortion at top volume, they retain ample clarity to make clean tones sparkle. Finished with period correct cloth wire and fibre bobbins, you can be sure that authentic, classic sounds are going to be coming out of your amp.
Feel right at home
This neck puts the '60s into your hands. It's a sublime surface that's been worn smooth over the years through countless gigs. At least, that's what it feels like! Through the Custom Shop's superb attention detail, you're getting a brand-new neck that's been put through a mystical aging process, so it'll provide the same tactile response as a genuine relic from the '60s.
And boy, you're gonna love it. Riffs are fluid, clean and rapid on this AAA graded rosewood fretboard. Paired with the tinted nitrocellulose lacquer on the neck, you'll be soloing at hyper speeds as you can manoeuvre around the board with ease. And with a 9.5" radius and 21 frets to play with, you can do all manner of string bends and wild lead runs. It's time to express yourself with Fender finesse.
Custom old school cool
So, it looks superb, it plays fantastic, and it sounds supreme. What else can this iconic Strat offer? Well, you can whammy with the best of them thanks to the traditional tremolo bridge. Inject those thrilling dives and ethereal shimmers just like the stars of the '60s. But not only that, the stability and accurate intonation this offers means your performance is going to be on-point all night. In unison with the vintage-style tuning machines, you're getting rock solid tuning stability.
Keep it secret, keep it safe
It's individual, unique, and custom made. There won't be another guitar like it, and Fender know it. So, to keep your pride and joy secure, there's a deluxe hardshell case included. This plush protection will get you to and from gigs while keeping the guitar in top condition. And for the collectors out there, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity so you'll have proof that it's the genuine article. Last but certainly not least, an included strap means you can don the Strat straight away. Get ready to rock.
Specifications
- Procut Name: Fender Custom Shop 63 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, Aged Black
- Product Code: 9231012834 #TBC
Body
- Series: Heavy Relic
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Heavy Relic® Lacquer
- Body Colour: Aged Black
Neck
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1963 "C"
- Neck Finish: Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: 6105 Narrow Tall
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s RWRP Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '50s Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle 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
- Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Control knobs: Vintage White Relic®
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment Relic®
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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