Few guitars capture the spirit of the early '60s quite like a well-worn Surf Green Stratocaster, and this 2022 Fender Custom Shop 1964 Stratocaster Relic does exactly that - with a level of detail and craftsmanship that only the Custom Shop can deliver.
Built on a sort-for lightweight alder body, this example has been finished in Flashcoat Lacquer - a thin, resonance-friendly coating that allows the wood to breathe and age naturally - and aged to a beautifully faded Surf Green that evokes decades of honest use. The Relic treatment extends to the back of the neck, which has been heavily reliced for that unmistakable broken-in feel from the first moment you pick it up.
The quartersawn maple neck is shaped to a comfortable '63-style "C" profile and topped with a sort-for dark rosewood fretboard at a 9.5" radius - a modern-friendly spec that pairs perfectly with the narrow tall 6105 frets for effortless bending and precise intonation. Under the hood, a set of handwound '64 Strat pickups deliver authentic vintage tone, wired to a POMO Strat Fat 50's circuit for enhanced warmth and clarity across all five positions.
Condition – Excellent
This guitar is in excellent pre-owned condition. Please note the backplate is missing. It is supplied with the original Fender Custom Shop case and all accessories as shown in the photos - please refer to the images for a full overview of included items.
A rare opportunity to own a highly specified Custom Shop Stratocaster with genuine vintage soul.
Highlights:
Fender Custom Shop Relic treatment, heavy relic back of neck
