Fender 63 Strat 3CS Journeyman Relic
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63 Strat 3CS Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
599040
Brand:
Fender
Model:
63 Strat 3CS Journeyman Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made Strat, folks. The Custom Shop treatment nails that vintage vibe and tone – it’s articulate, responsive, and just screams classic rock and blues. If you’re a player who appreciates the finer details and wants an authentic relic'd experience, this is a premium-priced instrument worth considering.
Product Description
- Fender 63 Strat 3CS Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: 60s style oval "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 narrow tall 6105 frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: Three Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster single coils
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- 3-ply pickguard: Mint
- Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo
- Machine heads: Vintage style
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custom Shop pickups deliver authentic, bell-like clarity and vintage Strat tone.
- • 9.5” radius rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability for varied styles.
- • Journeyman Relic finish replicates aged aesthetics and a broken-in feel.
- • ’60s Oval ‘C’ neck profile provides a familiar, comfortable hand feel.
CONS
- • Relic finish is purely aesthetic; doesn't impact sound or playability.
- • Alder body, while resonant, can make it slightly heavier than ash alternatives.
- • 3-color sunburst finish may not appeal to players seeking more modern aesthetics.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Plain-Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
Three Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall 6105
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic process is cosmetic; it’s primarily aging the finish and hardware, and doesn't compromise the wood's strength.
They’re generally voiced to be closer to original '60s specs, offering a balanced output—not overly hot, but with plenty of character.
It's a vintage-style trem, so expect a little more float and potential tuning instability if not properly set up, but it offers a classic Strat feel.
