Fender Custom Shop 60 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Rw 3-Color Sunburst
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A Strat That Celebrates the Golden Age of the Sixties
This CS 60 Stratocaster Heavy Relic follows the design codes of early 1960s models: thin nitrocellulose lacquer, resonant alder, and dark rosewood fingerboard. The Heavy Relic patina replicates the natural wear of a life on stage, while the Custom Shop craftsmanship and electronics take care of every detail to recapture the feel and response of period Stratocasters.For Whom and Which Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a credible vintage sound and refined playability. Perfect for blues, 60s/70s rock, surf, soul, pop, or funk, it shines both in crisp clean tones and light crunch. The Oval "C" profile, 7.25" / 184 mm radius, and Narrow Tall 6105 frets offer precise control over bends and left-hand vibrato.Sound
The alder/rosewood combination delivers woody mids, tight lows, and sparkling highs. The three Handwound '60s single-coils provide the typical snap, with positions 2 and 4 full of "quack" and a snappy bridge pickup without harshness. The Treble Bleed "Tone Saver" maintains brightness when rolling down the volume, allowing dynamic control directly from the guitar. The vintage vibrato adds the expected shimmer, and the thin nitro layer enhances resonance and sustain.Recommended Compatible Accessories
Delivered in a brown Deluxe hard case. For maintenance and playing anywhere: nickel strings 10-46 (original setup), standard guitar strap, quality straight/angled instrument cable, and microfiber cloth for the nitro finish.Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Gradient |
| Wood | 2-piece alder | Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Shape | Stratocaster | Bridge | Vintage-style American Vintage vibrato |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose lacquer, Heavy Relic | Tuners | Vintage style |
| Neck wood | Maple | Pickguard | 3-ply "parchment" (aged white) |
| Neck finish | Lightly tinted nitrocellulose | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Profile | Typical 1960s Oval "C" | String guide | Vintage (metal) |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184 mm (vintage) | Configuration | SSS (3 single-coil pickups) |
| Frets | Narrow Tall (6105) | Pickups | Custom Shop '60s Strat Handwound (neck, middle, bridge) |
| Number of frets | 21 | Selector | 5 positions |
| Nut | Bone | Controls | 1 master volume, 1 tone (neck), 1 tone (middle) |
| Nut width | 1.65" / 42 mm | Treble Bleed | Integrated "Tone Saver" |
| Width at neck joint | 2.20" / 56 mm | Orientation | Right-handed |
| Neck thickness | 1st fret 0.79" / 20.07 mm; 12th fret 0.93" / 23.62 mm | Serial number | CZ585774 |
| Truss Rod | Bi-Flex | Weight | 3,680 g |
| Inlays | Abalone dots | Case | Included brown Deluxe hard case |
Questions frequently asked
What kind of sound do the Handwound '60s pickups on this Stratocaster provide?
The three Custom Shop '60s Strat Handwound single coils deliver sparkling highs, woody midrange, and tight lows. Positions 2 and 4 offer the characteristic "quack," while the bridge pickup maintains a snappy attack.
Is the 7.25-inch radius suitable for bends?
The vintage 7.25" / 184 mm radius is paired with 21 Narrow Tall 6105 frets, a combination designed for precise control of bends and left-hand vibrato.
What is the Fender Custom Shop 60 Stratocaster Heavy Relic finish?
The finish combines a thin nitrocellulose lacquer with a Heavy Relic patina, replicating pronounced wear typical of a stage instrument. The body is made of two-piece alder with a 3-Color Sunburst hue. The maple neck features a lightly tinted nitrocellulose finish.
Is a case included with this guitar?
A brown Deluxe hard shell case is included.
What electronic controls are available?
The SSS electronics include a 5-position selector, a master volume, and two tone controls dedicated to the neck and middle pickups. The Treble Bleed "Tone Saver" circuit maintains brightness when lowering the volume.
