Fender 57 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
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Fender
57 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598846
Brand:
Fender
Model:
57 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,278.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Journeyman Relic is a serious contender for vintage Strat lovers. The Custom Shop pickups are a highlight – clear, articulate, and with that classic Strat chime. It’s perfect for players seeking an authentic, aged feel and tone, especially those into blues, classic rock, and session work.
Product Description
- Fender 57 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Selected alder
- Bolt-on neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: '57 Soft "V
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound Custom Shop ‘57 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- One-ply white pickguard
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '57 pickups deliver authentic, bell-like Strat tone.
- • Journeyman Relic aging provides a broken-in feel and vintage aesthetics.
- • Plain grain maple neck with '57 Soft V profile is incredibly comfortable.
- • Custom Shop build quality ensures exceptional playability and reliability.
CONS
- • The relic'ing, while appealing, might not suit players wanting pristine condition.
- • Black finish can highlight fingerprints and blemishes more than other colors.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound Custom Shop ‘57 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall 6105
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fender's Journeyman Relic process is cosmetic; it doesn't compromise the wood's strength or stability, though some minor finish checking is present.
While not exact replicas, the Custom Shop '57 pickups are meticulously wound to emulate the tonal characteristics and output of original 1957 Strat pickups.
It's noticeably rounder and more comfortable than many modern profiles, offering a vintage feel that some players find easier to play for extended periods.
