Fender 56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
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Fender
56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598725
Brand:
Fender
Model:
56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,608.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made Strat, nailing that classic '56 vibe. The relic'd finish looks fantastic, and the handwound pickups have a sweet, responsive character perfect for blues, rock, and anything in between. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at the discerning player who wants a vintage feel and tone without the hunt for an original.
Product Description
- Fender 56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Quartersawn maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 10/56 ‘V’ - thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm / 12th fret: 25 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 191 mm (7.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.25")
- 21 Vintage frets
- Pickups: 2 handwound 60/63 Strat (neck and bridge) 1 handwound 60/63 Strat RWRP (middle) single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 56 Strat Relic pickguard
- American Vintage Strat tremolo
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes vintage-tweed case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Quartersawn maple neck offers stability and a comfortable vintage feel.
- • Handwound 60/63 pickups deliver authentic, articulate vintage Strat tones.
- • Journeyman Relic finish provides aged aesthetics and a broken-in playing experience.
- • American Vintage tremolo provides reliable vintage-correct vibrato functionality.
CONS
- • The 10/56 ‘V’ neck profile isn't for everyone; can feel dated.
- • Alder body, while resonant, makes it somewhat heavier than ash alternatives.
- • Relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Two Handwound 60/63 Strat (Neck/Bridge), One RWRP 60/63 Strat (Middle)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
American Vintage Strat Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 10/56 'V' is noticeably thinner and more rounded than many modern profiles, offering a vintage feel but potentially not suiting those preferring a thicker neck.
No, each Journeyman Relic is unique; the level of aging will vary slightly, making each guitar a one-of-a-kind piece.
These handwound pickups offer a more authentic vintage tone with a bit more character and hum, unlike the cleaner, more sterile sound of the Vintage Noiseless pickups.
