Fender 61 Strat CAR Relic HSS MBAH
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Fender
61 Strat CAR Relic HSS MBAH
Product Info
Article Number:
582301
Brand:
Fender
Model:
61 Strat CAR Relic HSS MBAH
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$9,733.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously special Strat. Andy Hicks' touch elevates the build quality, and that Frankenstein humbucker adds a modern edge to the classic 60s vibe. It’s a dream for players wanting a vintage feel with a bit more bite, especially for rock and blues.
Product Description
- Fender 61 Strat CAR Relic HSS MBAH
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Masterbuilt by Andy Hicks
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA Palisander
- Vintage Clay Dots fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- 21 Frets
- Neck profile: 60s oval "C"-Shape (.790"-.930")
- Pickups: 2 hand-wound 60/63 Strat single coils (neck
- middle) and 1 EVH Frankenstein humbucker (bridge)
- 3-Ply white pickguard
- 5-Way switch
- 1 Volume control
- 2 Tone controls
- HSS Pomo Strat 250/500 wiring
- Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Andy Hicks Masterbuild ensures exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- • 9mm fingerboard radius offers a supremely comfortable playing experience.
- • EVH Frankenstein humbucker delivers powerful, modern bridge tones.
- • Relic finish provides authentic vintage aesthetics and broken-in feel.
CONS
- • The alder body, while resonant, might be slightly heavier than ash alternatives.
- • HSS configuration limits versatility for players seeking a purely vintage tone.
- • The premium price point puts it out of reach for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA Palisander with Vintage Clay Dots
Pickups
2 x 60/63 Hand-wound Strat Single Coils (neck/middle), 1 x EVH Frankenstein Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
While it adds a modern dimension, Hicks' voicing ensures it blends relatively well, maintaining a core vintage Strat feel without overpowering the single-coil tones.
The relicing is primarily cosmetic, but the aging process subtly opens up the wood, potentially enhancing resonance and sustain, though the effect is subtle.
The '60s oval 'C' shape is a comfortable, familiar profile, slightly more rounded than some earlier vintage necks, offering a modern playing feel while retaining vintage character.
