Fender 63 Strat Relic GYW HSS
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63 Strat Relic GYW HSS
Product Info
Article Number:
621190
Brand:
Fender
Model:
63 Strat Relic GYW HSS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$6,378.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously cool Strat, man. The relic’d look is spot-on, the neck profile is a dream, and the HSS setup gives you a lot of tonal options, especially if you like a bit more bite. It's perfect for players wanting a vintage vibe with modern versatility and a touch of edge.
Product Description
- Fender 63 Strat Relic GYW HSS
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Rift Sawn" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AA rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 60s style oval ‘C’ (neck thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm
- at 12th fret: 24 mm)
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 narrow tall frets
- Nut width: 41.9 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: EVH Wolfgang Black humbucker (bridge)
- hand-wound '60/'63 Strat RWRP single coil (middle) and hand-wound '60/'63 Strat single coil (neck)
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Pickguard: 60 Strat .060 Black
- Vintage tremolo
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Graffiti Yellow
- Includes white tolex case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • The '60s oval 'C' neck is incredibly comfortable and fast-playing.
- • EVH Wolfgang humbucker adds serious power and versatility to the bridge position.
- • Relic finish enhances vintage aesthetics and a broken-in feel.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be fragile and require careful handling.
- • HSS configuration limits clean, pure Strat tones; leans toward hotter output.
- • Weight can be a factor for some players due to the alder body and hardware.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AA Rosewood
Pickups
EVH Wolfgang Black humbucker (bridge), '60/'63 RWRP (middle/neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Vintage Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adds a significant amount of high-output and aggression, making it suitable for rock and heavier styles while still retaining some clarity.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the thinner nitro finish allows the wood to breathe a bit more, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant tone.
While Fender Custom Shop strives for consistency, hand-wound pickups will inherently have slight variations; these nuances contribute to their unique character.
