Fender 61 Strat Heavy Relic FSB
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61 Strat Heavy Relic FSB
Product Info
Article Number:
553101
Brand:
Fender
Model:
61 Strat Heavy Relic FSB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$6,598.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 61 Strat is a serious contender for vintage Strat aficionados. The roasted neck is a modern touch that improves stability, while the Fat '60s pickups give you that classic, creamy Strat tone with a bit more bite. It's a high-end instrument perfectly suited for players chasing authentic vintage vibe and tone.
Product Description
- Fender 61 Strat Heavy Relic FSB
- Electric Guitar
- Summer 2021 Favorites Custom Shop model
- 2-Piece selected alder body
- Roasted quartersawn maple neck
- Flat laminated rosewood fingerboard
- Neck profile: '60s oval C
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- 21 Narrow tall (6105) frets
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound 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 synchronized tremolo
- Vintage style tuners
- Bone nut
- Wing stringtree with high metal spacer
- Finish: Heavy Relic
- Colour: Faded 3-Color Sunburst
- Incl. Deluxe hardshell case
- strap and Certificate of Authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Fat '60s pickups deliver thick, warm tones with surprising clarity.
- • Heavy Relic finish replicates authentic vintage wear and character.
- • Tone-Saver bleed preserves high-end sparkle when rolling back the volume.
CONS
- • Heavy Relic finish's authenticity may not appeal to all players.
- • Rosewood fretboard might require more frequent maintenance in drier climates.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
2-Piece Selected Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Flat Laminated Rosewood
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound 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 RWRP pickup adds a touch of warmth and fullness, particularly in the midrange, preventing a thin or scooped sound often found in vintage Strats.
The finish is primarily cosmetic, but the removal of thick lacquer can subtly open up the wood, potentially enhancing resonance – though the effect is minimal.
This '60s Oval C is generally a bit more rounded and comfortable than some of the slimmer '60s profiles, offering a more substantial feel in the hand.
