The Fender Custom Shop 65 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic RW FASGM over 3CS is a collector's electric guitar that faithfully recreates the spirit of mid-60s Stratocasters. Its solid 2-piece alder body with a Super Heavy Relic nitrocellulose finish, along with its 1965 "C" profile maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, combine tonal quality with authentic vintage aesthetics.

Key Features

  • Series: Custom Shop Time Machineâ„¢
  • Model: 1965 Stratocaster® Super Heavy Relic®
  • Weight: 3.65 kg
  • Body: 2-piece solid select alder, Stratocaster® shape
  • Finish: Super Heavy Relic FASGM over 3CS (opaque 3-Color Sunburst) nitrocellulose
  • Neck: Quartersawn maple, '65 Strat "C" profile, bolt-on
  • Fingerboard: 3A AAA Rosewood, 9.5" (241 mm) radius, 21 narrow tall 6105 frets
  • Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut: Bone, 42 mm width
  • Neck Thickness: 0.820" at the 1st fret, 0.974" at the 12th fret

Hardware

  • Bridge: Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
  • Tremolo Arm: '60s Vintage Upgraded
  • Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-style with Fender® logo
  • String Tree: American Vintage '59-'64
  • Neck Plate: 4-bolt with Custom Shop "V" logo, serialized
  • Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel / Chrome
  • Strings: Nickel-plated steel .010-.046

Electronics

  • Configuration: Three single-coil pickups (SSS)
  • Pickups:
    • Bridge: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '65 Strat®
    • Middle: Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP '65 Strat®
    • Neck: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '65 Strat®
  • Controls: 1 Master Volume, 2 Tones (neck/middle and bridge)
  • Switch: 5-position blade
  • Potentiometers: 250K 10% taper split

Includes

  • Deluxe hardshell case
  • Strap
  • Certificate of Authenticity

Description

The Fender Custom Shop 65 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic is an instrument for musicians and collectors who value an ultra-faithful reproduction of the mid-60s Stratocaster. The 'C' profile neck, standard radius rosewood fingerboard, and hand-wound pickups guarantee precision, comfort, and the classic Fender tone. The Super Heavy Relic finish provides extreme vintage aesthetics and historical authenticity.

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop '65 Reissue Stratocaster Relic
Finish
  • 3-Color Sunburst opaco
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Made In
  • United States
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Finish Features
  • Relic
Model Family
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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