Fender 60 Strat CAR Relic
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Fender
60 Strat CAR Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598988
Brand:
Fender
Model:
60 Strat CAR Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 60 Strat Relic is a serious contender for vintage Strat aficionados. The Custom Shop pickups nail that classic, glassy tone, and the neck profile is incredibly comfortable. It’s a fantastic choice for players chasing authentic vintage vibe and feel, particularly those into blues, rock, and classic country.
Product Description
- Fender 60 Strat CAR 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")
- Nut: Bone
- 21 Narrow Tall (6105) frets
- Pickups: 3 Hand-wound Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply mint green pickguard
- Custom shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound pickups deliver authentic '60s Strat tone and clarity.
- • 9.5” radius rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability for various styles.
- • Relic finish convincingly replicates vintage wear, enhancing aesthetic appeal.
- • Selected alder body provides balanced resonance and sustain for a versatile platform.
CONS
- • Relic finish is purely cosmetic and doesn't impact performance, may not appeal to all.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
- • Bolt-on neck, while characteristic, lacks the sustain of a set neck.
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 (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is purely cosmetic; Fender’s Custom Shop ensures it doesn't compromise the wood's stability or finish durability.
They're slightly lower output, which contributes to the vintage tone, but it's manageable with modern amps and pedals; a little more noise is part of the charm.
Yes, the custom tremolo is designed with slightly improved functionality and reduced 'flutter' while still maintaining a vintage feel.
