Fender 63 Strat 3CS Relic
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Fender
63 Strat 3CS Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
599042
Brand:
Fender
Model:
63 Strat 3CS Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously dialed-in Strat – the kind of instrument you dream about. The Custom Shop build and those '60s-style pickups nail that classic, shimmering tone perfectly. It's ideal for players chasing that authentic vintage vibe and are willing to invest in a top-tier instrument.
Product Description
- Fender 63 Strat 3CS Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Selected alder
- Bolt-on neck: Plain Grain maple
- Neck profile: 60s style oval "C"
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: 3 hand-wound Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply mint pickguard
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronised Tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
- Includes Deluxe hardshell
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Custom Shop build quality; tight frets, flawless finish (despite relicing)
- • Hand-wound '60s Strat pickups deliver authentic, bell-like clarity and warmth
- • Comfortable 60s 'C' neck profile promotes effortless playability and fast runs
- • AAA rosewood fretboard offers rich tone and smooth feel under the fingers
CONS
- • Relic'd finish may not appeal to players seeking a pristine instrument
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many aspiring guitarists
- • Tremolo system, while vintage-accurate, can require more setup to stay in tune
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9mm AAA Rosewood with 241mm Radius
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall 6105
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronised Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is cosmetic; Fender’s Custom Shop ensures the guitar retains its original strength and resonance – it's not just surface-deep.
They're meticulously crafted to emulate the tonal characteristics and output of original '60s pickups, offering a very convincing vintage experience.
It’s a vintage-style tremolo, so it will require more frequent tuning checks and adjustments compared to more modern, stable designs.
