Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB
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Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
621224
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$6,378.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This '61 Strat is a serious contender for vintage tone lovers. The roasted alder body and those Texas Specials deliver a fantastic combination of warmth and bite, while the relic'd finish adds undeniable character. It's a premium-priced instrument best suited for players who appreciate the feel and sound of a true vintage Strat.
Product Description
- Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB
- Electric Guitar
- Limited edition
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: 60s Style Oval "C" - neck thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm
- at 12th fret: 24 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Sacle: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.6875")
- Bone nut
- 21 vintage frets
- Pickups: Three Fender hand-wound Custom Shop Texas Special Strat single coils
- Fat '50s 1/2 Blender Strat wiring
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- 3-ply tortoise pickguard
- Fender Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Finish: Super Heavy Relic
- Colour: Aged Black over 3-Colour Sunburst
- Includes black Tolex case
- strap and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted alder body delivers exceptional resonance and warmth.
- • 60s 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Texas Special pickups provide articulate cleans and searing overdrive.
- • Super Heavy Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
- • The heavy relicing may not appeal to those seeking a pristine aesthetic.
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many players.
- • While versatile, leans towards classic rock/blues; modern metal isn't its forte.
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Key Features
Body Material
Roasted Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
Fender Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasting removes moisture, resulting in a lighter, more resonant body with improved sustain and a slightly more focused tone.
The Super Heavy Relic is a stylistic interpretation; while it aims for authenticity, it’s a recreation and won't perfectly match every individual vintage guitar.
The 60s 'C' profile is noticeably thinner and more rounded than many modern Fender necks, offering a smoother, faster playing experience.
