Fender 56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic

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Fender 56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic

Fender

56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic

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Product Info

Article Number: 598725
Brand: Fender
Model: 56 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Price: $5,608.90

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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.

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