Fender Custom Shop 66 Strat Journeyman Relic in Three Tone Sunburst

The Fender Custom Shop produce more than just the best of the best guitars made by Fender. They represent the highest level of quality and attention to detail, considering the tiniest aspects in the finish, to extraordinary expressions in tone. Here at Andertons, we have the largest collections of Fender Custom Shop guitars in Europe for you to choose from.

What a remarkable recreation of an original ’66 Stratocaster that features that iconic 3-tone sunburst, representing everything classic about the Strat. The Fender Custom Shop 66 Strat Journeyman Relic 3 Tone Sunburst with Josefina HW Pickups is instantly recognisable as one of the most popular vintage guitars in the world. There is just something special about this timeless classic that draws you in.  From the 3-tone sunburst that is strikingly vibrant, to Hand-Wound Josefina pickups, this guitar is bursting with vintage character. The desirable Journeyman relic brings this custom shop to life, showing slight aging that feels like this has lived a well-played and well-kept life. For your Fender aficionados out there, you might notice the large headstock, which was introduced to Fender guitars in December of ’65, making this a true recreation from top to bottom; the Custom Shop have made sure that every detail is exact to the original Strat’s from the late ‘60s.

The Josefina Hand-Wound ‘66 pickups really make this timeless workhorse sing. These hot pickups are the legacy at the heart of this guitar. Having been crafted with the knowledge passed down by Leo Fender himself, they deliver a vintage hot tone and dynamic range you would find on ‘60s Strat, with enriched bass, punchy mid-tones, and glassy highs for a sonically clear experience that is like no other. These pickups capture that vintage versatility you would hope to find in a Fender Strat, with the ability to add extra crunch without losing clarity in your tone.

Key Features

• Journeyman Relic Finish – A stunningly precise relic finish that boast an array of vintage vibes for a modern classic that will catch the eye of any passerby.
• Josefina Hand-Wound ‘66 Pickups – A hand-wound legacy packed with an enriched character of the late ‘60s. Josefina encompasses the original tones you would expect from a ’60s Strat whilst enriching the versatility in tone that is unique to this guitar.
• Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Keeping faithful to authentic 60’s Strat, this masterpiece is lacquered from topped to bottom with a Nitro finish for you to really hold what the ‘60s felt like.
• Comfortable Playability – Perfectly balanced and carved “C” shape neck supports you playing funky chords, clean riffs, or crunchy leads on a stunning Rosewood fretboard.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Alder
• Body Shape: '66 Strat
• Body Finish: Journeyman Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple Plain Grain
• Neck Profile: '66 Strat Oval "C"
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: AAA Dark Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fret Wire: Narrow Tall
• Number of Frets: 21
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot (7 mm)
• Side Dots: Mother of Pearl
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Truss Rod: Early '60s
• Head Style: Large

Electronics

• Pickups: Custom Shop Josefina Hand-Wound '66 Strat Relic Single-Coils
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge 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
• Pots: 250k 10% Taper Split

Hardware

• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Strat Relic Tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
• Pickguard: '63-'76 Strat GBG Nitro Relic
• Control Knobs: Vintage White Relic
• Hardware Plating: Relic Chrome/Nickel

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 10-46
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Black Hardshell (Included)