It comes as no surprise that the demand for Greg Fessler’s guitars has been steadily rising. He has served as a Master Builder at the Custom Shop for many years, and his style has become increasingly refined over that time. Just look at the aging on this '60s Heavy Relic Stratocaster in Daphne Blue—the attention to detail is simply outstanding! A signature touch—beautifully executed on this model—is the area above the pickguard; here, Fessler doesn't just remove layers of finish but works deep into the wood itself. The result is a feel that truly mimics an original instrument subjected to decades of rugged use on stages around the world.
We opted for a "worn & dirty" finish on the back of the neck because it always feels so good to play. Otherwise, you’ll find the tried-and-true specifications that have become hallmarks of our instruments: a dark rosewood fretboard (for great looks), a 12" radius with 6105 Narrow Tall frets for superb playability, and a headstock featuring staggered tuners without a string tree. It’s incredible how much that subtle detail improves tuning stability!
The sound is exactly what you’d expect from a genuine Fessler: rich, dynamic, and featuring bell-like single notes. Everything is perfectly captured by three hand-wound "Texas Special" single-coil pickups.
Additional Notes: Unfin NB HREL

general

• Model Name: 1960 Stratocaster Heavy Relic
• Model Number: 921-8002-505
• Color: Daphne Blue
• Weight: 3474 Gramm (7,65 lb)
• SNR: R13280
• Strings: Fender® USA, NPS .010-.046

body

• Body Material: 2-Pc. Alder
• Sorted for lightweight: Yes
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

neck

• Neck Material: Maple Plain Grain
• Neck Finish: medium tinted
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" 
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: 6105 Narrow Tall
• Nut Material: STD FB Blank
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt  Vintage-Style
• Fingerboard: Rosewood Slab Board
• Sorted for dark: Yes
• Position Inlays: Vintage Clay

Electric

• Bridge Pickup: Handwound Texas Special (6,24 kOhm)
• Middle Pickup: Handwound Texas Special (5,82 kOhm, Reversed Wound)
• Neck Pickup: Handwound Texas Special (5,62 kOhm)
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
• Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade, Modern Wiring

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Staggered
• Pickguard: 60 Strat Parchment REL
• Control Knobs: Parchment Relic

Accessories

• Accessoires: Hardcase, COA, strap