Fender 61 Strat Heavy Relic AB
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Fender
61 Strat Heavy Relic AB
Product Info
Article Number:
553103
Brand:
Fender
Model:
61 Strat Heavy Relic AB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$7,038.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously dialed-in Strat, perfect for players chasing that authentic early '60s vibe. The roasted neck makes it a joy to play, and those Fat '60s pickups are creamy and responsive – great for everything from clean bell tones to gritty blues. It’s a high-end instrument, but the quality and feel justify the investment for the dedicated Strat enthusiast.
Product Description
- Fender 61 Strat Heavy Relic AB
- Electric Guitar
- Summer 2021 Favorites Custom Shop Model
- 2-Piece selected alder body
- Roasted quartersawn maple neck
- Flat laminated rosewood fretboard
- Neck profile: '60s oval "C
- Fretboard radius: 9.5".
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow Tall (6105) frets
- Pickups: 3 handwound Fat '60s Strat single coils with RWRP midrange pickup
- Vintage Modified #2 wiring with Tone-Saver Bleed
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply Brown Shell pickguard
- Custom Shop Vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage style machine heads
- Wing stringtree with metal spacer
- Finish: Heavy Relic
- Colour: Aged Black over 3-Colour Sunburst
- Includes deluxe hard case
- strap and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Fat '60s pickups deliver thick, articulate vintage tones.
- • Heavy Relic finish replicates genuine aged character and wear.
- • 9.5” radius and Narrow Tall frets offer comfortable playability.
CONS
- • The heavy relic'd finish won't appeal to players wanting a pristine look.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players.
- • Alder body may be prone to finish checking with age.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
2-Piece Selected Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Flat Laminated Rosewood
Pickups
3 Handwound Fat '60s Strat Single Coils (RWRP Mid)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Narrow Tall (6105)
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic; Fender's Custom Shop ensures it doesn’t compromise the wood's stability or resonance. They use controlled methods to achieve the aged look.
They're designed to closely emulate that era, offering a warmer, thicker tone than modern pickups, but with increased clarity and output.
It's a versatile profile, comfortable for both rhythm and lead playing, but players preferring a flatter or more modern 'D' shape might find it less familiar.
