Fender 65 Strat 3CS Relic
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Fender
65 Strat 3CS Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
599053
Brand:
Fender
Model:
65 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 gorgeous Strat, nailing that mid-’60s vibe perfectly. The Custom Shop pickups are warm and articulate, and the neck profile is just sublime. It’s ideal for players seeking an authentic vintage experience and the quality of a Custom Shop build without the absolute top-tier price tag.
Product Description
- Fender 65 Strat 3CS Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Two-piece body: Selected alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: 65 Strat "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 Narrow Tall (6105) frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 3 hand-wound Custom Shop ‘65 Stratocaster single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Pickguard: Three-ply parchment
- 5-Way switch
- Custom shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Machine heads: Vintage-style
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound Custom Shop pickups deliver authentic, bell-like vintage Strat tones.
- • 9.5” radius rosewood fretboard offers comfortable playability and vintage feel.
- • Relic'd finish replicates the wear of a genuine 1965 Strat, visually stunning.
- • Plain-grain maple neck with a '65 C profile provides exceptional comfort and speed.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, isn't for everyone’s taste.
- • The vintage tremolo system can be finicky and requires careful setup.
- • Being a premium-priced instrument, it’s a significant investment.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain-Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
3 Hand-Wound Custom Shop ‘65 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall (6105)
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself has minimal impact, but the aging process can subtly open the pores of the wood, potentially allowing for a slightly more resonant tone.
Yes, they are standard Strat single-coil size and spacing, making replacements straightforward, though the tonal difference will be noticeable.
The vintage trem is more prone to tuning instability and requires more frequent adjustments than a modern two-point system, but offers a more classic Strat feel.
