Fender 57 Strat WBL JM Relic
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Fender
57 Strat WBL JM Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
611664
Brand:
Fender
Model:
57 Strat WBL JM Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,553.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously refined Strat. The relic'd look is spot-on, the neck profile is a dream, and those pickups have that classic, glassy Strat tone. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for players chasing a genuine vintage vibe and top-tier build quality.
Product Description
- Fender 57 Strat WBL JM Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: '57 "V" (neck thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
- at 12th fret: 25 mm)
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 vintage frets
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Bone nut
- Pickups: Three hand-wound '50 Strat single coils
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Single-ply pickguard: '54 - '58 Strat vintage white
- American Vintage Strat tremolo
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: White Blonde
- Includes vintage case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '50s Strat pickups deliver authentic, bell-like clarity and chime.
- • The '57 V-neck profile offers exceptional comfort and vintage feel.
- • Journeyman Relic finish replicates aged aesthetics without excessive wear.
- • American Vintage tremolo provides smooth, nuanced vibrato capabilities.
CONS
- • Alder body, while resonant, may be slightly heavier than ash alternatives.
- • Relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
- • The 9.5” radius can feel a bit flat for players accustomed to modern profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Three Hand-Wound '50s Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
American Vintage Strat Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic is a lighter touch – it's designed to look aged, but not overly worn, preserving more of the original finish and feel.
Yes, it’s nitro – expect a gradual softening and subtle color shift over time, contributing to the vintage aesthetic and feel.
The American Vintage tremolo is more traditional, requiring proper setup for optimal tuning stability; it’s less 'floating' than modern versions.
