{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-61-stratocaster-heavy-relic-rosewood-fingerboard-super-faded-aged-3-colour-sunburst","title":"Fender Custom Shop '61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, Rosewood Fingerboard, Super Faded Aged 3-Colour Sunburst","description":"The '61 Strat Heavy Relic transports you to a remarkable era in the evolution of this esteemed model, where Leo Fender tirelessly strived for innovation and perfection. In 1961, significant changes and enhancements marked the transition to a new generation of '60s Strats, including the farewell to the round-lam or \"slab\" rosewood fingerboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model showcases a two-piece select alder body adorned with a beautifully aged Heavy Relic lacquer finish, embodying the character of a well-loved instrument. The quartersawn maple neck boasts a '60s-style \"oval C\" profile, a flat-lam rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5\" radius, and 21 Jumbo frets, providing a familiar vintage feel and facilitating effortless, wide-ranging bends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with Custom Shop hand-wound Texas Special™ pickups, this Strat delivers an extra punch of output, while the Vintage Modified #2 wiring, complemented by Tone-Saver bleed circuitry and five-way switching, offers versatile tonal options. All of this is elegantly presented on a three-ply mint green pickguard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther notable features include a Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a wing string tree with a tall metal spacer. The package is complete with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and a certificate of authenticity, ensuring your investment is protected and cherished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe '61 Strat Heavy Relic is a testament to the Custom Shop's commitment to craftsmanship and capturing the spirit of iconic instruments. Experience the essence of a bygone era while enjoying modern playability and exceptional tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGENERAL\u003cbr\u003eMODEL NUMBER: 9235001573\u003cbr\u003eSERIES: Time Machine\u003cbr\u003eCOLOR: Super Faded Aged 3-Color Sunburst\u003cbr\u003eBODY\u003cbr\u003eBODY FINISH: Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eBODY SHAPE: Stratocaster\u003cbr\u003eBODY MATERIAL: 2-Piece Select Alder\u003cbr\u003eNECK\u003cbr\u003eNECK MATERIAL: Quartersawn Maple\u003cbr\u003eNECK FINISH: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eNECK SHAPE: 1960 Oval “C”\u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD RADIUS: 9.5″ (241 mm)\u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Flat-Lam Rosewood AAA 9MM\u003cbr\u003eNUMBER OF FRETS: 21\u003cbr\u003eFRET SIZE: Jumbo (6100)\u003cbr\u003eNUT WIDTH: 1.650″ (42 mm)\u003cbr\u003ePOSITION INLAYS: Vintage Clay Dot\u003cbr\u003eHARDWARE\u003cbr\u003eBRIDGE: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo\u003cbr\u003eTUNING MACHINES: Vintage Style\u003cbr\u003ePICKGUARD; 60 Strat Nitro\u003cbr\u003eCONTROL KNOBS: Vintage White\u003cbr\u003eELECTRONICS\u003cbr\u003eBRIDGE PICKUP: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Bridge Single-Coil Strat\u003cbr\u003eMIDDLE PICKUP: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Middle Single-Coil Strat\u003cbr\u003eNECK PICKUP: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Neck Single-Coil Strat\u003cbr\u003eCONTROLS: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck\/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)\u003cbr\u003eSWITCHING: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup\u003cbr\u003eCONFIGURATION: SSS","brand":"Fender Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028436082997,"sku":"717669711030-2","price":7099.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/5384\/5301\/files\/IMG20230617095942_4e419eca-ed2c-450b-93f9-e43680063d1e.jpg?v=1782386498","url":"https:\/\/musiquediplomate.com\/products\/fender-custom-shop-61-stratocaster-heavy-relic-rosewood-fingerboard-super-faded-aged-3-colour-sunburst","provider":"Centre de Musique Diplomate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}