2024 Fender 1960 Stratocaster Heavy Relic - Faded Aged 3-Color Sunburst

If this guitar could talk, it would have some wild stories to tell. The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is a tribute to the road warriors of the golden era. Featuring a two-piece select alder body, this guitar delivers the balanced, resonant tone that has been the backbone of rock and blues for decades. The Heavy Relic lacquer finish isn't just for show; it mimics the battle scars of a guitar that has spent sixty years in smoky clubs and on bumpy tour buses, giving you that broken-in feel right out of the case.

The heart of this beast lies in its trio of hand-wound Texas Special pickups. These aren't your average single-coils; they are overwound for a "chirpy" midrange, crystalline highs, and a tight low end that can punch through any mix. Whether you’re channeling the soulful "Voodoo" of Jimi Hendrix or the fiery Texas blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan—both legendary proponents of the early '60s Strat soul—this guitar provides the output and attitude to get you there.

Comfort is king with the quartersawn maple neck, carved into a 1960-style Oval “C” profile that feels substantial yet fast. The flat-lam rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of warmth and smoothness to your playing, while the jumbo frets make those big blues bends effortless. With a Tone-Saver bleed circuit to keep your high-end intact even at lower volumes, this Strat is a precision tool dressed in a rugged, vintage aesthetic.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

  Highlights

Road-Tested Mojo: The Heavy Relic treatment provides the authentic look and comfortable feel of a legendary 1960 Strat that has survived decades of heavy gigging.

Texas-Sized Tone: Hand-wound Custom Shop Texas Special pickups deliver increased output and that iconic, biting midrange punch.

Rock-Solid Stability: A quartersawn maple neck offers superior resistance to warping, ensuring your setup stays dialed in night after night.

Smooth Playability: The combination of a 9.5" radius and jumbo frets allows for modern lead techniques without sacrificing vintage character.

High-End Electronics: Features a Tone-Saver bleed circuit, so your tone remains crisp and clear even when you roll back the volume.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Alder

Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Flat-Laminated Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 9.5"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Vintage Clay Dot

Neck Profile: '60s Oval C

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

Tuners: Fender Vintage-Style

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil

Electronics: 1 x volume (with Tone-Saver), 2 x tone, 5-way blade switch

Bridge: Fender Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Manufacturer Part Number: 9236081219

Depth at 1st Fret: .820"

Depth at 12th Fret: .950"