Fender 62 Strat ASR Relic
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Fender
62 Strat ASR Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
610703
Brand:
Fender
Model:
62 Strat ASR Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,278.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 62 Strat ASR Relic nails the vintage vibe – the fat '60s pickups and relic'd aesthetic really sell the illusion. It's a fantastic choice for players chasing that classic Strat tone and feel, especially those drawn to a comfortable, rounded neck profile. A premium-priced instrument, but the quality and attention to detail make it a serious contender for serious players.
Product Description
- Fender 62 Strat ASR Relic
- Electric Guitar
- 2025 Custom Collection Time Machine model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: 3A rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: '60s Oval "C"
- Fingerboard Radius: 184 mm-241 mm (7.25" - 9.5") Compound
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 vintage frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: 3 hand-wound Custom Shop Fat '60s single coils (centre: RWRP)
- 1 volume control
- 1 tone control
- One tone control with Grease Bucket
- 5-way switch
- 3-Ply pickguard
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Ncikel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Aged Seminole Red
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers balanced tone with excellent sustain.
- • Custom Fat '60s pickups offer thick, articulate vintage voicing.
- • Compound radius fingerboard eases chording and facilitates fast playing.
- • Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
- • The ASR neck profile might not suit players preferring modern, flatter feels.
- • Relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be a maintenance concern.
- • The Grease Bucket tone control can be limiting for some players' tonal preferences.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (3A grade)
Pickups
Custom Shop Fat '60s (RWRP middle)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a modern interpretation – slightly thinner than a truly old neck, but retains the oval 'C' shape for a comfortable feel, offering a more playable experience for contemporary players.
The relicing is cosmetic; it's carefully done to simulate wear without compromising the wood's integrity or impacting the tone. It’s purely aesthetic.
The Grease Bucket rolls off high frequencies, providing a darker, warmer tone; it's great for mellow sounds, but limits the ability to achieve sparkling, bright tones directly.
