Fender Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB
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Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB
Product Info
Article Number:
553005
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$6,598.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Tomatillo Strat is a seriously special instrument. The unique pickup combination and relic'd vibe capture a specific, vintage-inspired tone, and the neck profile is a real treat. It’s perfect for players chasing that classic Fender chime with a distinctive, slightly scooped midrange—a real gem for blues, rock, and vintage-leaning players.
Product Description
- Fender Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB
- Electric Guitar
- 2022 Mid-Year Collection Custom Shop model
- 2-Piece selected alder body
- One-piece rift sawn maple neck
- Neck profile: 11/56 off-centre V
- Vintage compound fretboard radius: 7.25" - 9.5"
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow tall (6105) frets
- Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Ancho Poblano Strat (bridge) and Tomatillo Strat (middle and neck) single coils
- Fat '50s Strat 1/2 blender wiring
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply parchment pickguard with 8 holes
- Custom Shop Vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage style tuners
- Wing string tree with high metal spacer
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue
- Incl. deluxe hardshell case
- strap and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Ancho Poblano bridge pickup delivers articulate, searing tones.
- • The off-centre V neck offers a supremely comfortable and familiar feel.
- • Hand-wound Tomatillo pickups provide a unique, scooped, vocal midrange character.
- • Relic'd finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument's aesthetic.
CONS
- • The heavier alder body may be fatiguing for some players over extended periods.
- • The 'vintage' tremolo system can be finicky and requires careful setup.
- • The limited pickup configuration restricts versatility for modern, high-gain genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
2-Piece Selected Alder
Neck Material
One-Piece Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard
Vintage Compound Radius (7.25" - 9.5")
Pickups
Custom Shop Ancho Poblano (bridge), Tomatillo (middle/neck)
Scale Length
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 Tomatillo pickup has a more scooped midrange, resulting in a slightly more open and airy tone compared to a traditional Strat single-coil.
Yes, the relicing is well-executed and believable, showing wear and aging that aligns with a guitar that's been played and loved for years—not overly aggressive, but present.
The wiring increases output slightly and adds a richer, warmer low-end response, emulating the characteristics of vintage Strat circuits.
