Fender 57 Strat FRD Journeyman Relic
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Fender
57 Strat FRD Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598843
Brand:
Fender
Model:
57 Strat FRD 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, dripping with vintage vibe. The Custom Shop pickups really nail that classic '57 chime, and the relic’d finish gives it instant mojo. It's perfect for players chasing a genuine vintage feel and tone without the vintage price tag – a true heirloom-quality instrument.
Product Description
- Fender 57 Strat FRD Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece selected body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: '57 Soft "V
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow tall frets (6105) frets
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound Custom Shop ‘57 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Single-ply white pickguard
- Custom shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Fiesta Red
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '57 pickups deliver authentic, bell-like Strat tone.
- • Journeyman Relic finish provides instant vintage character and feel.
- • The '57 Soft V neck is exceptionally comfortable for extended playing.
- • Custom Shop build quality ensures superior craftsmanship and reliability.
CONS
- • Relic'd finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • The 9.5” radius can feel a bit flat for some accustomed to more vintage profiles.
- • High-end price point places it out of reach for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
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
The Journeyman Relic is meticulously crafted, but it's an aesthetic approximation. It lacks the nuanced wear of a genuine 57, but it’s very convincing.
The vintage-style tremolo can be a bit more 'floaty' than modern systems, requiring some setup tweaking for extreme use, but it's generally stable.
The '57 Soft V is noticeably rounder and more substantial than many modern 'C' shaped necks, offering a vintage feel.
