Fender 60 Strat IBM Relic

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Fender 60 Strat IBM Relic

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60 Strat IBM Relic

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Product Info

Article Number: 598986
Brand: Fender
Model: 60 Strat IBM Relic
Price: $5,938.90

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This is a seriously nice Strat – the kind of instrument you pick up and just *know* it’s special. The attention to detail in the relicing and the Custom Shop pickups really nail that classic Strat sound. If you’re a player who appreciates vintage aesthetics and top-tier craftsmanship, this is a top-tier choice.

Product Description

  • Fender 60 Strat IBM 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
  • 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
  • 3-Ply Mint pickguard
  • Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
  • Vintage-style machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Finish: Relic
  • Colour: Ice Blue Metallic
  • Includes Deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Hand-wound Custom Shop pickups deliver authentic, chimey vintage Strat tones.
  • • 9mm rosewood fretboard offers comfortable playability and a vintage vibe.
  • • 60s oval 'C' neck profile is exceptionally comfortable and familiar to many players.
  • • Relic finish authentically replicates the wear of a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
  • • Relic finish is purely aesthetic; doesn't affect tone or performance.
  • • The 25.5” scale length might feel a little long for some players.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most guitarists.

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Key Features

Body Material Selected Alder
Neck Material Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard 9mm 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 Synchronised Tremolo
Weight 8.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The relic is expertly done, mimicking wear patterns, but it's still a manufactured appearance – it lacks the unique history of a truly vintage instrument.
The frets are narrow-tall, offering a modern feel while retaining a vintage-inspired profile – a good compromise for playability.
Yes, the vintage-style tremolo is properly shielded and adjusted at the factory, providing stable tuning and performance, though it’s not a locking trem.

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