Fender Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB

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Fender Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB

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Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB

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Product Info

Article Number: 553005
Brand: Fender
Model: Tomatillo Strat JM Relic ASB
Price: $6,598.90

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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.

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