Fender 55 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
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Fender
55 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598715
Brand:
Fender
Model:
55 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously special Strat. The combination of the ash body, that gorgeous '54 neck profile, and those unique Tele-style single coils gives it a voice unlike any other Strat I've played. It's a premium-priced instrument perfectly suited for players chasing a specific vintage vibe and exceptional feel.
Product Description
- Fender 55 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: '54 Soft "V"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets
- Bone nut
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound Fender Custom Shop '50 Tele Relic single coils
- 5-Way switch
- Single-ply parchment pickguard
- Vintage tremolo
- Vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Black
- Incldues case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body provides excellent resonance and a balanced tone.
- • The '54 Soft 'V' neck is incredibly comfortable and fast-playing.
- • Custom Shop '50 Tele Relic pickups offer a unique, articulate, and vintage voice.
- • Journeyman Relic finish adds authentic vintage character and feel.
CONS
- • The relicing, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
- • Ash bodies can be somewhat resonant and require careful setup to avoid buzz.
- • The vintage tremolo system can be finicky and requires some maintenance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound Fender Custom Shop '50 Tele Relic Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5 inches
Frets
21 Narrow Tall 6105
Bridge
Vintage Tremolo
Weight
8 lbs 5 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
They have a more focused, slightly tighter low-end and a brighter, more articulate high-end, offering a different tonal palette.
No, each Journeyman Relic is unique; the aging and wear patterns will vary, contributing to its individual character.
It offers a more subtle, vintage-style vibrato and generally requires more frequent setup and tuning adjustments.
