Fender 67 Strat AVW Heavy Relic
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Fender
67 Strat AVW Heavy Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
539214
Brand:
Fender
Model:
67 Strat AVW Heavy Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,828.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and well-voiced Strat. The combination of the neck profile, pickups, and relic'd finish nails that classic vintage vibe, and it plays like a dream. It’s perfect for players chasing that authentic '60s tone and feel, particularly in blues, rock, and vintage-flavored genres.
Product Description
- Fender 67 Strat AVW Heavy Relic
- Electric guitar
- Custom shop model
- Body: 2-Piece alder
- Neck: Rift sawn maple
- Fretboard: Round laminated rosewood
- Fretboard inlays: Mother of Pearl dot
- Neck profile: '66 Oval "C"
- Fretboard radius: 9.5"
- Frets: 21 narrow tall
- Pickups: hand-wound custom shop Texas Special (bridge)
- Fat '50s (middle) and custom '69 (neck) single coils
- Pickguard: Parchment
- 3-ply
- Volume
- tone and blend controls
- 5-Way switch
- Wiring: Vintage Modified #2 with Tone Saver Bleed
- Pickguard: 3-ply Parchment
- Tremolo: C/S vintage-style
- Machine heads: Vintage-style
- Hardware: Nickel
- Finish: Heavy Relic
- Colour: Aged Vintage White
- Incl. case and certificate
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • Texas Special bridge pickup delivers a searing, articulate high-end response.
- • The '66 Oval 'C' neck profile is exceptionally comfortable and player-friendly.
- • Heavy Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved, vintage instrument’s feel.
- • Custom '69 neck pickup offers a warm, glassy tone ideal for clean and soulful playing.
CONS
- • The Heavy Relic finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine aesthetic.
- • 2-piece alder body, while good, isn't the lightest, potentially causing fatigue.
- • The vintage-style tremolo can be finicky and requires careful setup for stability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
2-Piece Alder
Neck Material
Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard
Round Laminated Rosewood
Pickups
Texas Special (bridge), Fat '50s (middle), Custom '69 (neck)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
C/S Vintage-Style Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Texas Special offers a significantly hotter output and more clarity, with a tighter low-end and brighter high-end than a standard Fender single-coil.
Primarily cosmetic, but the thinner finish does allow the wood to breathe a bit more, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant tone, though the effect is subtle.
Vintage-style tremolos are inherently less stable than modern ones; expect some tuning instability, especially with aggressive use. Replacing it with a more stable aftermarket trem is an option for improved performance.
