Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Rory Gallagher Super Heavy Relic 3-Color Sunburst Signature Artist 2025
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Fender Custom Shop
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A Living Tribute to Rory Gallagher's '61 Strat
Designed by the Fender Custom Shop, this signature model replicates Rory Gallagher's 1961 Stratocaster in every visual and functional detail. The aged 3-color Sunburst, vintage hardware, and intentional "road-worn" features (mismatched tuners, off-white plastic 12th fret dot) tell the story of a long-serving stage guitar. It captures the soul of a cult instrument, designed to resonate in your hands from the very first note.
Who It's For and Suitable Styles
Built for intermediate to expert guitarists, this Strat excels in blues, rock, blues-rock, folk-rock, and pop. Its easy feel, combined with 6150 frets and a 9.5" radius, suits lead players who favor vibrato, precise bends, and expressive phrasing.
The Sound
The alder body offers an ideal balance between singing mids and tight lows, while the maple neck with rosewood fingerboard provides attack, definition, and warmth. The three 1960s Custom single-coils deliver the classic Strat snap with great dynamics and excellent response to fingerstyle or pick playing. The American Vintage synchronized 6-saddle tremolo enhances sustain and subtle vibrato effects. Vintage-style 3-position wiring (bridge, middle, neck) and two dedicated tone controls allow fine adjustment of brightness and warmth depending on the context.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the guitar's feel and balance, choose 10-46 nickel-plated steel strings (same gauge as original). Add a comfortable wide strap for long sessions, a curved capo suited for 9.5" radius fingerboards, a quality instrument cable, and a nitrocellulose-compatible microfiber/polish cloth for finish maintenance.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Scalloped | Double |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Material | Selected Alder | Knobs | Parchment plastic |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose lacquer | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Shape | Stratocaster | 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗦𝗦 | |
| Profile | Early 1960s C | ▸ Middle | 1960s Custom single-coil Strat |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | ▸ Neck | 1960s Custom single-coil Strat |
| Number of frets | 21 | 𝟯-𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 | |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo (6150) | ▸ Position 1 | Bridge pickup |
| Nut | Synthetic bone | ▸ Position 2 | Middle pickup |
| Nut width | 1.650" / 42 mm | ▸ Position 3 | Neck pickup |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 | |
| Neck finish | Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | ▸ Main volume | |
| Inlays | "Clay" dots with an off-white plastic dot at the 12th fret | ▸ Tone 1 (neck pickup) | |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | ▸ Tone 2 (middle pickup) | |
| Pickguard | 3-ply mint green | Orientation | Right-handed |
| Bridge | American Vintage synchronized 6-saddle tremolo | Serial number | R134345 |
| Tuners | 5 Sperzel oil-bath, 1 mismatched Gotoh | Weight | 3560 g |
| Strings installed | Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel (.010-.046), PN 0730250406 | Included accessories | Deluxe brown hard case (gold interior), strap, certificate of authenticity |
Questions frequently asked
What sounds does the Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Rory Gallagher Super Heavy Relic offer?
The three 1960s Custom Strat single-coil pickups provide the snap and dynamics associated with this configuration. The selected alder body supports singing mids and tight lows.
Is the switch a 3- or 5-way selector?
The wiring includes a 3-position selector dedicated to the bridge, middle, and neck pickups.
Is the neck suitable for bends and blues-rock playing?
The neck features an early 1960s C profile, a rosewood fingerboard, and a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. The 21 Medium Jumbo 6150 frets facilitate bends and expressive phrasing. The 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length matches the classic Stratocaster format.
What strings come factory-mounted on this Rory Gallagher Strat?
The original setup uses Fender USA 250R nickel steel strings, gauge .010-.046, reference 0730250406. This 10-46 gauge is also recommended to maintain the instrument's stated balance.
What accessories are included with the guitar?
Included are a brown Deluxe hard case with gold interior, a strap, and a certificate. The guitar weighs 3560 g.
