Fender 65 Strat 3CS Journeyman Relic
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Fender
65 Strat 3CS Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
599050
Brand:
Fender
Model:
65 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 dialed-in Strat. The Custom Shop pickups are the real deal, nailing that classic chime and bite. It’s built for players who want a vintage vibe and top-tier quality, perfect for studio work or a discerning gigging musician.
Product Description
- Fender 65 Strat 3CS Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- Two-piece body: Selected alder
- Bolt-on neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: '65 Strat "C"
- Fingerboatd radius: 241 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound Custom Shop ‘60 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply pickguard: Parchment
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronised Tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Custom Shop pickups deliver authentic vintage Strat tone.
- • Journeyman Relic finish provides aged aesthetics and broken-in feel.
- • 9mm rosewood fretboard and '65 C neck offer comfortable playability.
- • Selected alder body provides balanced resonance and sustain.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
- • Relic'd finish may not appeal to those preferring a pristine aesthetic.
- • Tremolo system requires careful setup to avoid tuning instability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
Hand-Wound Custom Shop '60 Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (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 purely cosmetic; it doesn't impact the guitar's sonic character. The wood itself and the Custom Shop pickups remain the key tone factors.
Yes, the '65 C profile is carefully maintained along the entire 25.5” scale, providing a familiar and comfortable feel for vintage-style Strat players.
This is a vintage-style trem, so it's more susceptible to tuning instability than a modern two-point system; proper setup and string changes are crucial.
