Fender 63 Strat Black Relic LH
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Fender
63 Strat Black Relic LH
Product Info
Article Number:
611809
Brand:
Fender
Model:
63 Strat Black Relic LH
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$6,488.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made Strat, aiming for that '63 vibe. The neck profile is fantastic, and the Custom Shop pickups deliver a genuinely authentic vintage tone – think chimey cleans and singing leads. If you're a left-handed player chasing a true vintage Strat experience and have the budget, this is a strong contender.
Product Description
- Fender 63 Strat Black Relic LH
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- 2-piece body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Halsprofil: 60s Style Oval "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5“)
- 21 narrow tall 6105 frets
- Bone nut
- Pickups: Three Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster single coils
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- 3-ply pickguard: Brownshell
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides excellent resonance and balanced tone.
- • 60s 'C' neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar playing feel.
- • Custom Shop pickups deliver authentic vintage Stratocaster tones – bell-like highs, warm lows.
- • Brownshell pickguard adds a touch of vintage aesthetic charm and character.
CONS
- • Relic finish can be polarizing; not everyone appreciates the aged look.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players.
- • While versatile, excels in classic rock/blues; modern high-gain genres may feel limited.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple (Plain-Grain)
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
6105 (Narrow Tall)
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relic'ing is intended to mimic the wear of age, but it's a factory application – it won’t have the same unique story as a true vintage instrument.
Yes, the pickups are standard Stratocaster size and easily replaceable with aftermarket options, allowing for tonal customization.
While it’s a vintage-style trem, the Custom Shop unit is generally better than earlier designs, but heavier trem use might require occasional tuning adjustments.
