I’m selling my 2005 Fender Custom Shop ’60 Stratocaster Relic, finished in the highly sought-after Daphne Blue. Built in March 2005, this guitar comes from the respected early-2000s Fender Custom Shop USA era, known for premium craftsmanship, vintage-accurate detailing, and exceptionally convincing relic work.

This is a superb instrument that captures the feel, look, and response of a genuine early-’60s Stratocaster, while offering the reliability and playability of a Custom Shop build. With its slab rosewood fingerboard, nitrocellulose lacquer finish, ’60s Oval C neck profile, and period-correct ageing.

·       Serial: R22895   

·       Colour: Daphne Blue (DNB)

·       Build date: March 2005

·       Fingerboard: Slab rosewood

·       Neck profile: ’60s Oval C

·       Pickups: Custom Shop vintage-style single coils

·       Hardware: Vintage spec

·       Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer

The guitar is in excellent original condition, with no fret wear and no chips or damage beyond the factory relic ageing. The relic work is balanced and authentic, with lacquer checking, dings, and subtly aged parts that give it the feel of a well-loved vintage instrument without looking overdone.

The neck feels smooth, fast, with the lively response and woody resonance associated with high-quality Custom Shop builds.

This Strat was purchased new from Andertons and includes the original receipt.

·       Original Fender hard case, in excellent condition

·       Certificate of Authenticity

·       Original receipt

·       Full case candy

·       Ashtray bridge cover

·       Optional 5-way pickup selector switch, with the authentic 3-way switch currently fitted

A beautifully appointed Custom Shop ’60 Stratocaster Relic in one of Fender’s most desirable colours. It offers vintage-correct specifications, strong originality, clean condition, and the feel of a true ’60s Strat with Custom Shop precision and modern reliability.