Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Roasted Stratocaster Journeyman Relic with CC Hardware Black #18626 Lightweight 3.16kg
Description
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Use this offer and get 48 interest-free installments!
A Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Roasted Stratocaster Journeyman Relic with Closet Classic Hardware (Rosewood, Fingerboard Black) has arrived!
The pickguard has been replaced from a 4-ply tortoiseshell pattern to a 3-ply black one by our shop. (The original tortoiseshell pickguard is also included.)
The body is made of roasted 2-piece ash wood.
It features an offset seam construction, where the parts are joined off-center.
Ash wood is hard and dense, resulting in clear highs, a subdued midrange, and a powerful, sweet low end. It boasts excellent treble and sustain, and compared to other woods, it produces a sound with less warmth.
Both the body and neck have a lacquer finish.
The lacquer finish allows the tonewood to breathe easily, bringing out a natural tone and providing attractive color aging.
The neck is made of quarter-sawn maple.
Quarter-sawn refers to a cutting method where the wood is cut in a straight grain pattern. A straight grain means the annual rings are parallel. Necks made from quarter-sawn wood are stronger and superior to those made from flat-sawn wood in many aspects. Because quarter-sawn wood is rare and expensive, guitars and basses with quarter-sawn necks are more expensive than those made from standard wood.
In the United States, most wood is cut flat-sawn or plank-cut. The grain of cut wood may be parallel in some parts, or curved at a 60-70 degree angle in others. This simple and easy cutting method, where a saw is driven straight into the log, produces very little waste, thus keeping costs down. For this reason, flat-sawn cutting is the global standard.
On the other hand, quarter-sawn wood is characterized by its grain running straight vertically. Quarter-sawn wood is not only strong and resistant to warping, but its parallel grain also possesses a calm and beautiful appearance.
Quarter-sawn necks, commonly used in high-end guitars, boast approximately 1.5 times the strength of necks made from flat-sawn wood. Quarter-sawn wood is not only resistant to warping and expansion, but also offers advantages in terms of coloration, making it highly suitable for guitar necks.
The neck shape is a Modern Flat Oval shape, with measured thicknesses of approximately 20.9mm at the 1st fret, 21.9mm at the 6th fret, and 22.1mm at the 12th fret—even thinner than Fender's already thin Modern C shape.
The neck joint features a contoured heel, improving playability in the higher positions.
The body and neck have been treated with an aging process known as Journeyman Relic.
This guitar features weather checking, paint chipping, dents, and scratches that are characteristic of vintage guitars, resulting in a finish that closely resembles a genuine vintage instrument.
The neck back has a heavy relic finish, with the paint removed and a smooth texture, making it very comfortable to hold.
Compared to models without the aging process known as NOS (New Old Stock), the thinner paint layer seems to contribute to a better resonance.
The fretboard is made of AAA-grade slab rosewood.
Slab bonding means that the maple neck and rosewood fretboard are bonded flat together; this bonding method was used in vintage Fender guitars from 1959 to around mid-1962.
It features a 12-inch radius fretboard, allowing for a low action setting, and 6150 medium jumbo frets.
The pickups are hand-wound Tomatillo Stratocaster pickups in the neck and middle positions. The manufacturer's stated DC resistance is approximately 6.00k, with an Alnico 2 magnet, Formvar wire, and staggered pole pieces.
The rear pickup is a hand-wound Poblano pickup. The manufacturer's stated DC resistance is approximately 6.27k, with an Alnico 5 magnet, enamel wire, and flat pole pieces.
Mike Lewis, former head of product development at Fender Custom Shop, spoke about the merits of hand-wound pickups:
Pickups are wound by rotating a bobbin attached to a small machine. Machine winding automatically moves a fixed wire back and forth, ensuring even tension throughout. Hand-wound pickups are a little different. The tension, the back-and-forth movement, and the winding process are all done by hand. This skilled technique produces a rich and wonderful sound. Because it's handmade, slight variations give each pickup its own unique character. That's another lovable aspect of these pickups.
The controls consist of a master volume, front & center tone, and rear tone.
The bridge is an RSD (Research Special Division) Trem, and because it's a pop-in type arm, it can be quickly attached and detached. Furthermore, it stays in place at any desired position without an arm tension spring. This allows for precise control with no play during arming.
Also, the string spacing is 10.5mm instead of 11.3mm, reducing the risk of the string slipping off during vibrato on the high E string.
Specifications
Body: 2-Piece Roasted Ash Offset Seam Journeyman Relic Lacquer Finish
Neck: Modern Flat Oval Back-Shape Medium Tinted Quartersawn Maple with 12" Radius Flat-Lam AAA Rosewood Fingerboard
Neck Spec 1st-12th Fret: .790"-.850"
Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo 6150
Neck & Middle Pickups: Hand-Wound Tomatillo Pickup
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Poblano Pickup
5-Way Switch
Bridge: RSDStrat
Weight: Approx. 3.16kg
Color: Black
Year of Manufacture: 2025
Pickup Type: Passive
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Number of Frets: 21 frets
Neck Scale: Long
Weight: 3.16kg
Body Material: Ash
Tremolo Synchronized tremolo type
Fretboard material: Rosewood
Neck joint: Detachable bolt-on
Neck material: Maple
Serial number: 18626
Accessories: Hard case, Certificate of Authenticity, tremolo arm, strap, pick, pickguard, paper tag
Use this offer and get 48 interest-free installments!
A Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Roasted Stratocaster Journeyman Relic with Closet Classic Hardware (Rosewood, Fingerboard Black) has arrived!
The pickguard has been replaced from a 4-ply tortoiseshell pattern to a 3-ply black one by our shop. (The original tortoiseshell pickguard is also included.)
The body is made of roasted 2-piece ash wood.
It features an offset seam construction, where the parts are joined off-center.
Ash wood is hard and dense, resulting in clear highs, a subdued midrange, and a powerful, sweet low end. It boasts excellent treble and sustain, and compared to other woods, it produces a sound with less warmth.
Both the body and neck have a lacquer finish.
The lacquer finish allows the tonewood to breathe easily, bringing out a natural tone and providing attractive color aging.
The neck is made of quarter-sawn maple.
Quarter-sawn refers to a cutting method where the wood is cut in a straight grain pattern. A straight grain means the annual rings are parallel. Necks made from quarter-sawn wood are stronger and superior to those made from flat-sawn wood in many aspects. Because quarter-sawn wood is rare and expensive, guitars and basses with quarter-sawn necks are more expensive than those made from standard wood.
In the United States, most wood is cut flat-sawn or plank-cut. The grain of cut wood may be parallel in some parts, or curved at a 60-70 degree angle in others. This simple and easy cutting method, where a saw is driven straight into the log, produces very little waste, thus keeping costs down. For this reason, flat-sawn cutting is the global standard.
On the other hand, quarter-sawn wood is characterized by its grain running straight vertically. Quarter-sawn wood is not only strong and resistant to warping, but its parallel grain also possesses a calm and beautiful appearance.
Quarter-sawn necks, commonly used in high-end guitars, boast approximately 1.5 times the strength of necks made from flat-sawn wood. Quarter-sawn wood is not only resistant to warping and expansion, but also offers advantages in terms of coloration, making it highly suitable for guitar necks.
The neck shape is a Modern Flat Oval shape, with measured thicknesses of approximately 20.9mm at the 1st fret, 21.9mm at the 6th fret, and 22.1mm at the 12th fret—even thinner than Fender's already thin Modern C shape.
The neck joint features a contoured heel, improving playability in the higher positions.
The body and neck have been treated with an aging process known as Journeyman Relic.
This guitar features weather checking, paint chipping, dents, and scratches that are characteristic of vintage guitars, resulting in a finish that closely resembles a genuine vintage instrument.
The neck back has a heavy relic finish, with the paint removed and a smooth texture, making it very comfortable to hold.
Compared to models without the aging process known as NOS (New Old Stock), the thinner paint layer seems to contribute to a better resonance.
The fretboard is made of AAA-grade slab rosewood.
Slab bonding means that the maple neck and rosewood fretboard are bonded flat together; this bonding method was used in vintage Fender guitars from 1959 to around mid-1962.
It features a 12-inch radius fretboard, allowing for a low action setting, and 6150 medium jumbo frets.
The pickups are hand-wound Tomatillo Stratocaster pickups in the neck and middle positions. The manufacturer's stated DC resistance is approximately 6.00k, with an Alnico 2 magnet, Formvar wire, and staggered pole pieces.
The rear pickup is a hand-wound Poblano pickup. The manufacturer's stated DC resistance is approximately 6.27k, with an Alnico 5 magnet, enamel wire, and flat pole pieces.
Mike Lewis, former head of product development at Fender Custom Shop, spoke about the merits of hand-wound pickups:
Pickups are wound by rotating a bobbin attached to a small machine. Machine winding automatically moves a fixed wire back and forth, ensuring even tension throughout. Hand-wound pickups are a little different. The tension, the back-and-forth movement, and the winding process are all done by hand. This skilled technique produces a rich and wonderful sound. Because it's handmade, slight variations give each pickup its own unique character. That's another lovable aspect of these pickups.
The controls consist of a master volume, front & center tone, and rear tone.
The bridge is an RSD (Research Special Division) Trem, and because it's a pop-in type arm, it can be quickly attached and detached. Furthermore, it stays in place at any desired position without an arm tension spring. This allows for precise control with no play during arming.
Also, the string spacing is 10.5mm instead of 11.3mm, reducing the risk of the string slipping off during vibrato on the high E string.
Specifications
Body: 2-Piece Roasted Ash Offset Seam Journeyman Relic Lacquer Finish
Neck: Modern Flat Oval Back-Shape Medium Tinted Quartersawn Maple with 12" Radius Flat-Lam AAA Rosewood Fingerboard
Neck Spec 1st-12th Fret: .790"-.850"
Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo 6150
Neck & Middle Pickups: Hand-Wound Tomatillo Pickup
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Poblano Pickup
5-Way Switch
Bridge: RSDStrat
Weight: Approx. 3.16kg
Color: Black
Year of Manufacture: 2025
Pickup Type: Passive
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Number of Frets: 21 frets
Neck Scale: Long
Weight: 3.16kg
Body Material: Ash
Tremolo Synchronized tremolo type
Fretboard material: Rosewood
Neck joint: Detachable bolt-on
Neck material: Maple
Serial number: 18626
Accessories: Hard case, Certificate of Authenticity, tremolo arm, strap, pick, pickguard, paper tag
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