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The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is a magical instrument that showcases exquisite Fender quality in every detail, from the vintage-style tuners to the vintage synchronised tremolo bridge. It offers a sublime playing experience and replicates the feel of an actual '60s model by utilising a '60s-style oval "C" neck and alder body. And to meet the demands of today's players, modern innovation does not go amiss on this guitar either.
Hand-wound Master Design "Bone-Tone" pickups deliver a versatile tone that encompasses wondrous clarity as well as brilliant headroom. Turn up the gain and push these single-coil pickups hard - they thrive with excellent distortion. What's more, thanks to a tremolo bridge, you can add new dimensions to your sound with exhilarating vibrato effects. The guitar comes complete with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity, so you can keep it in pristine condition on the road and always be ready for a mesmerising gig.
Product Ref: 190052
Displaying a slightly worn-in, vintage finish, the body of this guitar has been crafted from hand-selected alder. This gorgeous tonewood produces a pronounced upper midrange for wondrous articulation that thrives with blues and rock styles. But don’t feel limited in your playing, alder also holds balanced and full-bodied sonic capabilities which offer incredible versatility. A '60s-style oval "C" neck then provides another flashback to the era of ground-breaking guitars, so you can get a real feel of the '60s.
Adding stunning details to this guitar are pieces of hardware that are full of heritage. A Custom Shop Vintage Synchronised Tremolo bridge and tuning machines not only embellish the guitar exquisitely, but they also offer incredible tuning stability whilst you enhance your sound with glorious pitch bends. Immerse yourself in the dazzling prestige that flows the veins of the 1962 Strat Journeyman Relic.
A guitar that calls out to you... The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic offers an exquisite playing experience. The rift sawn maple neck of this guitar will sit comfortably in your hand, allowing you to fret smoothly and seamlessly. On top lies a divine fretboard also crafted from maple, it features a flat laminated design and 21 narrow tall frets for fast and easy playing. As you play in gloriously effortless fashion, maple promises astounding articulation, the kind that separates the notes of even the most complex chords. It is the ideal tonewood for gigging with as it ensures you won't be hindered by any muddy sound. Only glistening clarity will flow from the strings.
It might be vintage in style, but this guitar is equipped with some truly innovative features. It boasts a set of three hand-wound Master Design "Bone-Tone" Strat pickups. They are uniquely calibrated to provide spectacular headroom and crystal-clear articulation so you can push them with exhilarating distortion as well as beautifully clean tones. Teaming with the pickups are "1/2 blender" wiring, allowing you to blend the neck and bridge pickups when in switch positions 1 and 2. The 5-blade pickup selector then ensures you can go from pickup to pickup in seamless fashion.
Keep your guitar protected wherever you go. The hardshell case will absorb any knocks and scrapes on the road, ensuring your instrument is kept in immaculate condition. Even better, a strap is included to ensure you can play anytime, anywhere. And a certificate of authenticity is evidence for the prestige you will be in the presence of.