Fender 65 Strat CAR Relic
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65 Strat CAR Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
599052
Brand:
Fender
Model:
65 Strat CAR Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and fantastic-sounding Strat. The relic'd look nails that vintage vibe, and the Custom Shop pickups are a real step up in clarity and character. It's a dream instrument for players seeking a top-tier vintage-inspired Strat experience – especially those into classic rock, blues, and clean tones.
Product Description
- Fender 65 Strat CAR Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Two-piece body: Selected ash
- 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 frets (6105)
- 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: Candy Apple Red
- Incldues Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Selected ash body delivers a resonant, lively tone with excellent sustain.
- • Hand-wound Custom Shop '65 pickups offer authentic vintage Stratocaster voice.
- • The '65 C-shape neck profile is exceptionally comfortable and familiar.
- • AAA rosewood fretboard provides a smooth playing experience with beautiful grain.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
- • Being a premium-priced instrument, it's a significant investment.
- • The vintage-style tremolo can be finicky and requires careful setup.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected ash
Neck Material
Plain-grain maple
Fingerboard
9mm 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
8.1 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic; however, the thinner finish can slightly enhance resonance. Playability is unaffected beyond the visual aesthetic.
While not exact replicas, the Custom Shop '65 pickups are designed to closely emulate the tonal characteristics, output, and responsiveness of those vintage pickups.
Yes, Fender has meticulously researched and replicated the '65 C-shape neck profile, offering an authentic vintage feel and comfortable playability.
