Barley used, never gigged. Kept in storage majority of the time, looks new, but does have some normal wear-n-tear with some light scratches, dents etc., as it is moderately relic' d. Please inspect all pics to get a sense of the relic'ing. Comes with 70th anniversary Custom Shop tweed case and all original strap, papers etc., along with certificate of authenticity. Description Reverb pulls says 22 frets. It does not have 22 frets, it has 21 frets.

Sweetwater Specs below.

Looks and Plays Like an Aged '50s Strat

Authentically aged and rock solid, the Fender Journeyman Relic Tomatillo Stratocaster exemplifies the pre-CBS Strat — without the fuss. The Tomatillo bears all the hallmarks of a pawn shop prize: a razor-thin, checked lacquer finish; a smooth, played-in V-profile maple neck; and a sweet, mellow sound with sensitive touch dynamics. Three vintage-voiced, hand-wound single-coils approximate what aged Alnico Vs from the 1950s might sound like. A true player's instrument, this Strat comes pre-modded with half-blend wiring, allowing you to blend the neck pickup with Positions 1 and 2 to thicken those coveted scratch tones.

Authentically aged, yet rock solid

Fender has done great work resurrecting their coveted classics. But unlike a real closeted collector, the Tomatillo Strat is clean, correct, and ready to play. Moderate relic'ing on the body, neck, and hardware, in addition to subtle aging on the electronics, give this Strat an authentic '50s visual punch. Don't worry — we won't tell if you won't.

Quartersawn maple neck

Fender's classic "V" profile is beloved by vintage enthusiasts. The Tomatillo Strat sports this in a more modern 9.5" fingerboard radius for better lead potential. The quartersawn maple neck offers superior strength and resistance to warping, for an instrument that's built to last a lifetime (or longer).

Hand wound single-coils with added tricks

The vintage-voiced pickups in your Tomatillo Strat are of the same heritage as Fender's El Diablo and Ancho Poblano sets. Alnico II magnets simulate what a set of Alnico V pickups from the 1950s might sound like. The results speak for themselves: highs are defined and bell clear, with a slight midrange contour and a bass end that clips gorgeously. If you're like Sweetwater guitarists, you'll love the Tomatillo's half-blend wiring, which lets you blend position 5 with P1 and P2 for thicker, richer leads and chord work.

Fender Journeyman Relic Tomatillo Stratocaster Features:

• Looks and plays like a '50s favorite
• Authentically aged and rock solid
• Limited edition — includes Certificate of Authenticity
• Select soulful alder body
• Relic'd lightweight flash-coat lacquer finish
• Smooth, played-in V-profile quartersawn maple neck and fingerboard 21 frets
• Modern, easy-playing 9.5" radius
• Relic'd lightweight Flash Coat Lacquer finish
• Bone nut enhances sustain
• High-performance 6-saddle synchronized tremolo
• Tomatillo single-coil pickups simulate the sound of what aged 1950s Alnico Vs
• Half-blend wiring mod — lets you blend the neck pickup with P1 and P2
• 7.5lbs