2024 Fender Custom Limited Edition Roasted "Big Head" Stratocaster® Relic® - Aged Vintage White  

Step back into the late '60s with a twist of modern performance. This Limited Edition Roasted "Big Head" Stratocaster is a soulful tribute to the era of psychedelic rock and stadium-filling tones. Featuring the iconic oversized headstock—famously brandished by legends like Jimi Hendrix—this guitar brings that bold, defiant aesthetic straight into the modern era. The Aged Vintage White Relic finish gives it the look and feel of a road-warrior that has spent decades soaking up the atmosphere of smoke-filled clubs and legendary stages.

Under the hood, this Strat is all about "roasted" goodness. The two-piece select roasted alder body and quartersawn roasted maple neck aren't just for looks; the roasting process removes moisture and impurities, resulting in a more stable neck and a resonant, punchy midrange that cuts through any mix. Equipped with three Custom Shop hand-wound Fat '60s pickups, you get that classic Alnico 2 sweetness with enough "oomph" to push your amp. Plus, the Postmodern Fat '50s wiring and Greasebucket™ II circuit ensure your tone stays crystal clear and full-bodied even when you roll back the volume.

With its '63-style "C" neck profile and round-lam rosewood fingerboard, this guitar feels like a broken-in favorite the moment you pick it up. Whether you're chasing the glassy cleans of the sixties or the overdriven wail of a festival headliner, this "Big Head" Strat delivers the legacy of the Fender Custom Shop with unmatched style and precision. It’s a piece of history, refined for the players of today.

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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Roasted to Perfection: The roasted alder body and maple neck offer enhanced stability and a pre-aged resonance that sings with every note.

Iconic "Big Head" Aesthetic: Celebrate the bold mid-60s transition era with the oversized headstock that defined a generation of rock.

Hand-Wound Heart: Custom Shop Fat '60s pickups provide that sought-after vintage chime with modern hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4.

Greasebucket™ Control: Roll off the highs without adding mud or losing gain, keeping your lead tones articulate and present.

Gold Standard Style: The 11-hole gold anodized pickguard perfectly complements the Relic finish for an upscale, vintage-correct look.

Body Wood: 2-Piece Select Roasted Alder

Neck Wood: Roasted Quartersawn Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: Round-Lam Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 9.5"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Micarta White Dot

Neck Profile: '63 Style "C"

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)

Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

Tuners: Vintage-Style

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Strat

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '60s Strat

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Strat

Electronics: 5-Way Switch; Fat '50s Wiring; Greasebucket™ II

Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Manufacturer Part Number: 9236081155

Depth at 1st Fret: .810"

Depth at 12th Fret: .970"