The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Relic Stratocaster features a 3-tone sunburst finish with a worn-down look, creating an instrument that feels and looks like its seen more than a few stages in its time. A trio or hand-wound 60/63 pickups provide that sparkling tones of the original '60 strat, while the modified wiring, tone-saver treble-bleed circuit, and reverse wind reverse polarity middle pickup improves tonal clarity and reduces unwanted hum. A classic alder body, maple neck, and period correct slab rosewood fingerboard provides the 1960 Relic Stratocaster with luscious vintage tones and an incredibly comfortable playing experience. Its vintage tremolo and tuners, mint green pickguard, and bone nut add to the guitar's classic aesthetic, making the Custom Shop 1960 Relic Stratocaster worthy of the Fender name.

Fender's Take

Time Machine Series by Fender

The Time Machine series is Fender's own shrine to the heritage and legacy of the pioneers who made the company what it is today. The Fender Custom Shop has reached new heights of craftsmanship with its acclaimed Time Machine series, artfully crafting meticulous replicas using the same techniques and tooling used to create the originals all those years ago.

The Custom Shop proudly introduced an expanded selection of premium ''relic'' finishes that have been designed to replicate the worn-in vibe of a genuine vintage instrument. The Relic finish delivers an authentic worn-in wear of a guitar that has experienced many years of regular use. Each finish is specially devised to capture the authenticity of the original-era, with unparalleled breathability and resonance.

Completing the package, the Custom Shop 1960 Relic Strat ships with a Deluxe hard shell case and a Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity.

Unrivalled Quality and Craftsmanship

Since 1987, the skilled craftsmen in Fender's Corona, California ''dream factory'' have been producing guitars that are known worldwide for their artistry and unrivalled quality. Ranging from the fine to the fantastic, whether it's building a new custom instrument from the ground up or modifying an existing one, their best is the best. These wonderful instruments have been crafted for, and with the input of, the world's finest guitarists such as Clapton, Springsteen, Cray, Gilmour, Townshend, Wilko Johnson and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to name just a few.

Body & Bridge

Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
Shape: Stratocaster
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronised Tremolo
Construction: Bolt-On
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Colour: Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck: Quartersawn Maple
Profile: Mid ‘60s Oval “C”
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood
Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Frets: 21 6100 Jumbo
Inlays: Vintage Clay Dots
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Key Features

Trio Of Hand-Wound Custom Shop 60/63 Single-Coil Pickups
Includes Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, & Certificate Of Authenticity
Tone-Saver Treble Bleed Retains Crystal Clear Highs at Low Volume
Mid '60s Oval "C" Maple Neck Provides Incredibly Smooth Play
Custom Shop Relic Stratocaster Handmade In The USA

Fender - Custom Shop Relic Stratocaster 1960 Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst