Fender 60 Strat CAR Journeyman Relic
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Fender
60 Strat CAR Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598993
Brand:
Fender
Model:
60 Strat CAR Journeyman Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fender 60 Strat Journeyman Relic is a premium-priced instrument delivering that classic, resonant Strat sound and feel. The Custom Shop pickups and comfortable neck profile make it a joy to play, perfect for players seeking authentic vintage tone and character without a museum piece price tag. It’s a serious contender for players who value feel and tone above all else.
Product Description
- Fender 60 Strat CAR Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Selected alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: 60s style oval "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 Narrow tall (6105) frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Pickguard: Three-ply mint
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custom Shop hand-wound pickups deliver authentic, bell-like vintage Strat tones.
- • The 60s 'C' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for extended sessions.
- • Journeyman Relic finish replicates aged character without compromising structural integrity.
- • 9.5” radius rosewood fretboard allows for comfortable bends and effortless soloing.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all players.
- • Relic'd instruments can sometimes exhibit minor fret sprout or finish imperfections.
- • The vintage-style tremolo requires careful setup to avoid tuning instability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain-Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall (6105)
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fender's Journeyman Relic process is designed to mimic age without compromising the wood's strength; it's primarily cosmetic.
They're designed to replicate the tonal characteristics of early '60s Strat pickups, but with modern winding techniques for improved reliability and output.
It’s a vintage-style design, meaning it requires more careful setup and may not stay in tune as precisely as a modern two-point tremolo.
