A tidal wave of tone
Three is the magic number. The trio of Custom Shop hand-wound Texas Special single coil pickups in this guitar will make your riffs soar. They're hot and fiery – just like the sound of the '60s. And their higher output means you get the biggest tone you've ever heard. The bridge position pickup is powerful and punchy – perfect for those crunchy, aggressive rhythm chops and sharp lead tones.
The neck pickup is creamy and fat, helping your notes reach their full potential. It'll send waves of energy through your licks and inject them with emotion. Your blues bends will have a resounding voice with tonnes of sustain. Then there's the middle pickup, which is twangy and vibrant, offering the perfect tonal balance between the neck and bridge pickups. You'll be able to handle any style with these powerful single coils at your disposal.
Vintage Fender feel
It's not enough to just sound '60s. It has to feel '60s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the 1960 Custom Shop Strat has the unique, vintage feel that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. A lightweight alder body lets players roam free on stage, along with a dual-cutaway design for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.
It's not just the body, though. A '60s-style Oval "C" shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing authentic feel through its entirety. What's more – it's layered with a sleek rosewood fretboard. So, your hands can soar across every inch of the guitar's fingerboard and perform every riff, chord, and solo with ultimate precision. It's almost addictive to play.
One-of-a-kind style
What makes a Fender Custom Shop guitar so special? There's an endless list of answers. But one of the most recognised features is the relic finishes. The 1960 Stratocaster features a Relic finish for that sought-after worn guitar look. Giving your guitar more character and personal style, the relic design simply demands audience attention. So you can be sure that every time you step on stage, it's all eyes on you. Everyone knows that a Fender Custom Shop is a rarity. And with the classic Daphne Blue paintwork to top it off, it can be yours to showcase on stage.
Fuel your performance with expression
It doesn't get more creative than using a whammy bar in performance. Hendrix used one in his Woodstock performance. Jeff Beck made it his own. And now, you can inject your performance with your own creative flair. Whether you're unleashing screeching dive bombs, giving your solo that extra kick, or simply decorating your chords with some elegant shimmer – the famed Strat tremolo system gives players an even bigger platform to experiment their sound with. A Strat wouldn't be a Strat without it. So it goes without saying that the '60 Custom Shop features the iconic tremolo bridge design, for even more possibilities in your sound.
Maximum instrument security
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender 1960 Stratocaster comes with a deluxe hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop 1960 Relic Stratocaster, Aged Daphne Blue #CZ547232
- Model Code: 9231011916
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Colour: Daphne Blue
- Neck Material: Tinted Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Neck Shape: '60s-Style Oval "C"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 21
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: White Dots
- Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Texas Special Single Coil
- Middle Pickup:Hand-Wound Texas Special Single Coil
- Neck Pickup:Hand-Wound Texas Special Single Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- Pickup Switching: 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
- Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo Relic
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo Relic
- Control knobs: Vintage White Relic®
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- 3,5kg