Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Stratocaster Journeyman Relic - Aged Surf Green

The Fender Stratocaster is the definitive icon of rock and roll, and this Postmodern edition from the Custom Shop honors that legacy while breaking the rules just enough to satisfy the modern virtuoso. With a two-piece select alder body featuring deep '57 contours and a contoured neck heel, this guitar feels like a broken-in favorite the second you strap it on. The Journeyman Relic finish gives it that "well-loved" vibe, reminiscent of the axes wielded by legends like Eric Clapton or Stevie Ray Vaughan, without feeling overly abused.

Under the hood, this Strat is a tonal chameleon. It’s loaded with a trio of hand-wound Dual Mag II pickups, including a reverse-wound middle pickup for hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4. The real secret weapon is the "1/2 blender" wiring, allowing you to blend the bridge pickup into positions 1 and 2 for a thick, custom character that standard Strats just can't touch. Whether you’re chasing shimmering highs or rich, balanced lows, these pickups deliver a clarity that cuts through any mix.

The neck is a player's dream, carved from quartersawn maple into a chunky 1959 "D" profile that fills the hand perfectly. Pair that with a compound-radius (9.5"-12") round-lam fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, and you have a vintage feel that won't "choke out" during big blues bends. This isn't just a tribute to the past; it’s a high-performance machine built for the stages of today, backed by the timeless craftsmanship of the Fender Custom Shop.

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Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.

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Vintage Soul, Modern Heart: The Journeyman Relic finish offers the aesthetic of a classic 1950s Strat with the playability of a modern boutique instrument.

Hand-Wound Clarity: Trio of Custom Shop Dual Mag II pickups provides a shimmering, well-balanced frequency response tailored for the stage and studio.

The Blender Advantage: Unique "1/2 blender" wiring lets you dial in the bridge pickup for unique tonal combinations not found on standard models.

High-Performance Neck: The compound-radius fingerboard allows for low action and effortless bends without the dreaded "fret-out."

Premium Quartersawn Build: The 1959 "D" profile neck is crafted from quartersawn maple for superior stability and a substantial, vintage feel.

Body Wood: Alder

Neck Wood: Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Maple

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 9.5"-12" Compound

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Black Micarta Dots

Neck Profile: 1959 "D"

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Aged Surf Green)

Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

Tuners: Fender Vintage-Style

Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Single-coil

Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II RWRP Single-coil

Bridge Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Single-coil

Electronics: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 1 x Blend; 5-way blade switch

Bridge: Fender Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo