Fender Rory Gallagher Relic Strat
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Rory Gallagher Relic Strat
Product Info
Article Number:
167878
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Rory Gallagher Relic Strat
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$6,267.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Rory Gallagher Relic Strat is a serious piece of gear, built to channel his raw, blues-infused tone. The relic'd finish and custom pickups nail that '60s vibe perfectly – it’s ideal for blues, classic rock, and anyone chasing a truly authentic vintage experience. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a focused sonic identity.
Product Description
- Fender Rory Gallagher Relic Strat
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Model
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: 3 Custom '60 single coils
- Vintage tremolo
- 3-Ply mint green pickguard
- 5 Sperzel machine heads and 1 Gotoh machine head (E-string)
- Finish: Heavy relic
- Colour: 3-Tone sunburst
- Custom Shop case and certificate included
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain
- • Custom '60 pickups capture a raw, articulate vintage Strat sound
- • Maple neck with rosewood fretboard offers a comfortable, familiar feel
- • Sperzel/Gotoh locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and easy string changes
CONS
- • Heavy relic job might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look
- • 3-tone sunburst finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging
- • Limited pickup versatility restricts it for modern, high-gain genres
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
3 Custom '60 single coils
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21
Bridge
Vintage tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fender’s Custom Shop strives for accuracy, replicating the wear patterns and finish character of Gallagher’s well-loved Strat, but it’s an interpretation, not a perfect clone.
Yes, they are standard Strat single coils, so readily available replacements are plentiful, though the custom wind will be difficult to replicate exactly.
Yes, vintage tremolos often benefit from heavier gauge strings and a careful setup to prevent excessive string slippage and maintain tuning stability.
