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Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Greg Fessler ‘61 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Fiesta Red

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Weight 7.8lbs

Featuring Fat ‘60s Strat pickups, an American Vintage Strat tremolo & Journeyman nitro finish. Includes a Fender Custom Shop brown case.

£6,499.00
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Product Description

Crafted by Fender Masterbuilder Greg Fessler, this Custom Shop Strat nails that early‑’60s vibe without feeling like a museum piece. The 2‑piece Alder body is lightweight and resonant, finished in a Journeyman nitro lacquer that’s got just the right amount of wear: played‑in but not dragged-behind‑a‑tour‑bus relic’d! And in Fiesta Red? It doesn’t get much more "classic cool" than that.

Vintage feel, modern playability

Pick it up and the ‘60s Oval “C” neck shape immediately feels like home. It’s comfy, rounded, fast and super inviting. The Rosewood fingerboard with a 10.5" radius strikes a perfect balance between vintage charm and modern playability, especially combined with the narrow tall frets that give you loads of control for bends and vibrato. With a bone nut, vintage tuners and that classic early‑’60s truss rod, it just oozes period-correct mojo while still feeling totally stage‑ready.

Fat ’60s tone

When it comes to how it sounds, it’s that bold, chewy, sweet‑top‑end Strat tone that shines through. The Fat ’60s pickups deliver warmth and sparkle with a bit more muscle in the midrange, giving you everything from glassy neck pickup cleans to properly snappy bridge tones. And because the middle pickup is RWRP, positions 2 and 4 give you that unmistakable quack without the hum.

Features
  • 2‑Piece Alder body: The classic Fender recipe for balance, punch and musicality. Alder keeps things clear and lively with just the right amount of midrange warmth — the perfect platform for everything from crisp cleans to roaring humbucker drive.
  • Journeyman relic finish: If you dig the look of a gently-loved vintage guitar but don’t want something that looks like it's been chucked around for decades, the Journeyman finish is the sweet spot. Light aging, subtle wear and heaps of mojo.
  • Narrow tall frets: These frets give you precision without the fight. Bends feel silky, vibrato feels expressive and every note pops with clarity. Ideal for players who love that vintage look but still want modern playability under the fingers.
  • Strat Fat ‘60s pickups: Proper golden‑era Strat tone with a bit of extra meat on the bone. Expect warm lows, sweet chimey highs and that unmistakable ’60s scoop — plus a touch more midrange punch to help you cut through a mix.
  • American Vintage Strat tremolo: Smooth action, classic feel and rock‑solid reliability. Whether you’re adding subtle shimmer or going full Gilmour, this tremolo responds beautifully.
  • Included Custom Shop hardshell case: Offers rugged protection with classic Fender charm — the perfect home for a guitar this special.
Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: 2-Piece Alder
  • Body Shape: ‘60s Stratocaster
  • Body Finish: Journeyman Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Maple Plain Grain
  • Neck Shape: ‘60s-Style Oval “C”
  • Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-On
  • Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 10.5”
  • Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
  • Inlays: Micarta White Dot
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.65"
  • Truss Rod: Early ‘60s
  • Scale Length: 25.5”

Hardware

  • Bridge: American Vintage Strat Tremolo
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage with Fender Logo
  • Hardware Colour: Chrome/Nickel

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Strat Fat ‘60s Single-Coil
  • Middle Pickup: Strat Fat ‘60s RWRP Single-Coil
  • Neck Pickup: Strat Fat ‘60s Single-Coil
  • Controls: Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Brown Hardshell (Included)
  • Strings: 10-46
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