Fender 61 Strat SFA3CS Heavy Relic
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61 Strat SFA3CS Heavy Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
533049
Brand:
Fender
Model:
61 Strat SFA3CS Heavy Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$7,038.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 61 Strat Heavy Relic is a serious contender for vintage tone enthusiasts. The Custom Shop build quality and those Texas Special pickups deliver a fantastic, responsive playing experience with a raw, authentic vibe. It's ideal for players seeking that classic Strat sound and feel without the hassle of chasing down a truly vintage instrument.
Product Description
- Fender 61 Strat SFA3CS Heavy Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Selected alder body
- Quartersawn maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Neck profile: mid '60s oval C
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- 21 Jumbo frets (6100)
- Pickups: 3 handwound Custom Shop Texas Special single coils
- Vintage Modified#2 Wiring with Tone Saver Bleed
- 3-Ply Mint Green pickguard
- C/S Vintage tremolo
- Vintage tuners
- Nickel Hardware
- Finish: Heavy Relic
- Colour: Super Faded Aged 3-Color Sunburst
- Incl. case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Handwound Texas Specials deliver articulate, powerful tones with vintage character.
- • Quartersawn maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, comfortable feel.
- • Tone Saver bleed circuit preserves high-end clarity during volume reduction.
- • Heavy Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved, played-in '61 Strat.
CONS
- • Heavy Relic finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • The Super Faded finish can be more fragile than thicker finishes.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for players on tighter budgets.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood, 9.5" radius
Pickups
Custom Shop Texas Special Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Jumbo (6100)
Bridge
Vintage Modified #2 Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic; Fender's Custom Shop ensures the instrument remains structurally sound and playable, though some hardware might be slightly looser.
Yes, Fender’s Custom Shop strives for accuracy, but individual neck variance exists; expect a comfortable, rounded profile with a subtle 'oval' feel.
It maintains high-frequency response even at lower volume settings, preventing a dark or muffled tone when the volume knob is rolled back.
