Fender Custom Shop 2023 Limited Edition '61 Strat Super Heavy Relic – Aged Sonic Blue Over 3-Color Sunburst

Experience the ultimate blend of vintage character and modern playability with the Fender Custom Shop 2023 Limited Edition '61 Strat Super Heavy Relic. This extraordinary guitar captures the spirit of the classic 1961 Stratocaster, meticulously re-created for the discerning musician seeking that authentic Fender tone and feel.

Every detail is a nod to Fender’s legendary past. The 2-piece alder body, carved in iconic '61 Stratocaster contours, is finished in nitrocellulose lacquer. The Aged Sonic Blue top, layered over a hidden 3-Color Sunburst undercoat, is enhanced by a Super Heavy Relic treatment, giving the instrument a beautifully worn, time-honored look.

The heart of this Strat lies in its precision-engineered neck. Crafted from 5/4 quarter-sawn maple and finished with a dark tinted nitrocellulose lacquer, the '60 Style Oval "C" profile delivers exceptional comfort and speed. The flat-lam rosewood fingerboard, featuring 21 frets of 6105 narrow tall fret wire and accented with vintage clay side dots, ensures a smooth and responsive playing experience.

Sound is king with its hand-wound "Bone Tone" pickups in a classic SSS configuration. The innovative 1/2 blender wiring adds versatile tonal options, allowing you to seamlessly blend the neck and bridge pickups for that signature Strat sound. Completing the design are the Custom Shop vintage-style synchronized tremolo, relic’d hardware in chrome/nickel, vintage-style Fender tuners, an engraved limited edition neck plate, and a three-ply mint green pickguard.

Every element—from the bone nut to the deluxe FCS Strat/Tele Brown case included—reinforces Fender’s commitment to quality and legacy. Whether you’re a collector, performer, or tone enthusiast, this Limited Edition '61 Strat Super Heavy Relic is a true Fender masterpiece, delivering timeless aesthetics and modern performance.