NAMM 2026 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Relic – 3-Tone Sunburst

Built by Master Builder Apprentice Mike Morales

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Fender Custom Shop
• Model Code: 9236006045
• Event: NAMM 2026
• Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst Relic
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Quarter-Sawn Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" – 12" Compound
• Frets: 21 Vintage Upgrade
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
• Case: FCS Strat/Tele Brown
• Orientation: Right-Handed
  
  

The NAMM 2026 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Relic captures the spirit of a golden-era Strat with meticulous Custom Shop craftsmanship. Built by Master Builder Apprentice Mike Morales, this instrument blends vintage-correct aesthetics with refined playability upgrades, delivering classic early-’60s tone, feel, and stage presence in an authentic Relic finish.

CONSTRUCTION & FINISH

• Body Wood: GTR & BASS Alder for balanced tone and classic Strat resonance
• Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer in iconic 3-Tone Sunburst
• Finish Package: Relic treatment for authentic vintage wear
• Neck: 5/4 Quarter-Sawn Maple for enhanced stability
• Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood (9mm) with premium grain and feel
• Compound Radius: 9.5" – 12" for vintage comfort with modern playability
• Neck Profile: 1963 Strat Style “C”
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"

HARDWARE & PLAYABILITY

• Bridge: American Vintage Strat Bridge (Relic)
• Tuning Keys: Vintage-style with Fender logo
• Fretwire: Vintage Upgrade / 45085
• Frets: 21
• Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel Relic
• Plating: Chrome/Nickel Hardware
• Includes FCS Strat/Tele Brown Case

PICKUPS & ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound Strat Fat ‘60s (Relic)
• Middle Pickup: Hand-Wound Strat Fat ‘60s RWRP (Relic)
• Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Strat Fat ‘60s (Relic)
• Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone
• Switching: 5-Way Lever Switch (CRL)

IDEAL FOR

• Players seeking authentic early-’60s Strat tone with Custom Shop precision
• Collectors looking for a NAMM-exclusive Master Builder Apprentice piece
• Guitarists who want vintage aesthetics with modern compound-radius playability
• Studio and stage professionals demanding dynamic, hand-wound pickup response