The Fender Custom Shop ’65 Stratocaster Relic captures the unmistakable character and feel of a mid-’60s Stratocaster, combining vintage-inspired specifications with the exceptional craftsmanship of the Fender Custom Shop. Its aged 3-Color Sunburst finish and rosewood fingerboard give it the authentic appearance of a well-loved vintage instrument, while its classic Stratocaster design delivers the articulate, dynamic tone, expressive response, and versatile three-pickup sound that have made the Stratocaster an enduring icon. Built for players who appreciate authentic vintage character with modern Custom Shop attention to detail, this Stratocaster offers a distinctive combination of timeless style, exceptional playability, and unmistakable Fender tone.
Model: 65 Strat REL RW - 3TS
Instrument Weight: 8.00 lb
Body Finish: Lacquer
Body Shape: '65 Strat
Body Material: Guitar & Bass Alder
Neck Material: Maple Plain Grain
Neck Finish: Medium-Tinted Nitrocellulose
Neck Shape: '65 Strat "C"
Neck Thickness: 0.820"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Neck Thickness 12th Fret: 0.974"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Fingerboard Material: Guitar CITES Rosewood AAA - 9 mm
Position Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl - 7 mm
Side Dots: Mother-of-Pearl - 3/32"
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Early '60s
String Nut: Bone (Guitar & Jazz Bass)
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut Material: Bone (Guitar & Jazz Bass)
Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
Scale Length: 25.5"
Pickguard: '63-'76 Parchment/Black/Parchment Nitrocellulose Relic-Style Stratocaster
Controls: Volume Knob | Tone Knob | 5-Way Selector Switch
Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage- and Relic-Style with Fender® Logo
String Tree: '65+ American Vintage- and Relic-Style Nylon Spring
Strings: Nickel-Plated Steel (0.010-0.046 Gauges)
Tremolo Arm: '60s Vintage- and Relic-Style Upgraded (White Relic-Style Tip)
Neck Plate: R-Series Vintage- and Relic-Style
Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '65 Relic-Style Stratocaster
Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '65 Relic-Style Stratocaster
Model: 65 Strat REL RW - 3TS
Instrument Weight: 8.00 lb
BODY
Body: Guitar & Bass AlderBody Finish: Lacquer
Body Shape: '65 Strat
Body Material: Guitar & Bass Alder
NECK
Headstock: '65 Strat Closet Classic / Relic-StyleNeck Material: Maple Plain Grain
Neck Finish: Medium-Tinted Nitrocellulose
Neck Shape: '65 Strat "C"
Neck Thickness: 0.820"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Neck Thickness 12th Fret: 0.974"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Fingerboard Material: Guitar CITES Rosewood AAA - 9 mm
Position Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl - 7 mm
Side Dots: Mother-of-Pearl - 3/32"
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Early '60s
String Nut: Bone (Guitar & Jazz Bass)
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut Material: Bone (Guitar & Jazz Bass)
Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
Scale Length: 25.5"
HARDWARE
Bridge: American Vintage- and Relic-Style StratocasterPickguard: '63-'76 Parchment/Black/Parchment Nitrocellulose Relic-Style Stratocaster
Controls: Volume Knob | Tone Knob | 5-Way Selector Switch
Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage- and Relic-Style with Fender® Logo
String Tree: '65+ American Vintage- and Relic-Style Nylon Spring
Strings: Nickel-Plated Steel (0.010-0.046 Gauges)
Tremolo Arm: '60s Vintage- and Relic-Style Upgraded (White Relic-Style Tip)
Neck Plate: R-Series Vintage- and Relic-Style
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '65 Relic-Style StratocasterMiddle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '65 Relic-Style Stratocaster
Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '65 Relic-Style Stratocaster
