Fender 65 Strat CAR JM Relic
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Fender
65 Strat CAR JM Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
611811
Brand:
Fender
Model:
65 Strat CAR JM 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, perfectly capturing that mid-’60s vibe. The relic'd finish and aged hardware look and feel fantastic, while the custom pickups offer a sweet, articulate tone. It’s a dream for players chasing classic Fender tones and a vintage aesthetic, but it’s an investment.
Product Description
- Fender 65 Strat CAR JM Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: 65 Strat "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 narrow tall 6105 frets
- Bone nut
- Pickups: Three hand-wound Custom Shop '65 Stratocaster single coils
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Three-ply tortoise pickguard
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '65 single coils deliver authentic, bell-like vintage Strat tones.
- • The 7.25” radius rosewood fingerboard offers exceptional playability and vintage feel.
- • Journeyman Relic finish replicates the wear of a well-loved, played-in instrument.
- • Alder body provides a balanced resonance with warmth and clarity.
CONS
- • The Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all players.
- • The 9mm fingerboard profile is thinner than modern Strats; an adjustment may be needed.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for players on a tighter budget.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Plain-Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
Three 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
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The '65 C profile is noticeably thinner than many modern Fender necks, offering a quicker feel but might require some getting used to.
They're designed to replicate the tonal characteristics of '65 Strat pickups, but with modern winding techniques for improved reliability and output.
The Journeyman Relic process is done by hand, so each guitar exhibits unique wear patterns; the level of relicing is generally consistent with a well-played vintage instrument.
