2024 Fender 1960 Stratocaster Heavy Relic - Aged Sonic Blue Over 3-Color Sunburst

If this guitar could talk, it would probably have a gravelly voice and a thousand stories from the road. This 1960 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is a masterclass in Custom Shop artistry, featuring a "color-over-color" finish that looks like it spent decades in smoke-filled bars and on the backs of bumpy tour buses. The two-piece select alder body provides that quintessential snappy resonance, while the Aged Sonic Blue peeling away to reveal 3-Color Sunburst gives it a rugged, soulful character that you just can't faked.

Under the hood, this beast is loaded with hand-wound Texas Special pickups. These aren't your standard single-coils; they are overwound for a mid-range chirp and tight lows that would make Stevie Ray Vaughan proud. Whether you’re looking for the bite of a Texas blues legend or the smooth, rolled-off warmth of a studio session pro, the Vintage Modified #2 wiring and Tone-Saver bleed circuit ensure your tone stays crystal clear even when you roll the volume back.

The playability is pure vintage luxury. The quartersawn maple neck is carved into a comfortable '60-style Oval "C" and paired with a flat-lam rosewood fingerboard. It’s a nod to the golden era of Fender design, used by everyone from George Harrison to Rory Gallagher. With jumbo frets and a 9.5" radius, you get the classic look with a modern feel that allows for big bends without the "choke out." This isn't just a guitar; it's a piece of history that’s ready to be played hard.

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.

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Battle-Scarred Aesthetics: The Heavy Relic Aged Sonic Blue over 3-Color Sunburst finish offers a stunning, authentic "road-warrior" look.

Texas-Sized Tone: Hand-wound Texas Special pickups deliver that extra bit of heat and midrange punch needed for searing leads.

Rock-Solid Stability: The quartersawn maple neck ensures superior tuning stability and resistance to warping.

Modern Playability: Features a 9.5" radius and jumbo frets, making it much easier to play than a restrictive vintage 7.25" board.

Tone-Saver Circuit: The built-in bleed circuit keeps your highs sparkling even when you dial down the volume for cleaner passages.

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, 2 x Tone, 5-way Blade, Tone-Saver Bleed

Bridge: Fender Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Manufacturer Part Number: 9236081221

Depth at 1st Fret: .820"

Depth at 12th Fret: .950"