USED Fender Custom Shop / 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Closet Classic Hardware Aged Olympic White [10]

The 2021 FCS 1963 ST Journeyman Relic is now in stock!

We’ve received a 2021 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster.
The body top color is Aged Olympic White with a Journeyman Relic finish.
Additionally, the hardware features a Closet Classic finish, which means it doesn’t have extreme weathering damage—instead, it has just the right amount of subtle patina, such as a hazy sheen and light scratches—making it easy to fine-tune each part as needed.
The grip area on the back of the neck features a Heavy Relic finish, but rest assured that the undercoat and intermediate coats have penetrated all the way to the wood, and this specification allows for a smooth, natural feel of the wood grain.
The wiring uses the Vintage Modified Strat #2 Tone Saver Bleed configuration, so the sound tends not to get muffled when the master volume is turned down.
Additionally, the tone controls consist of one shared control for the neck and middle pickups and a separate control dedicated to the bridge pickup, which improves usability—using them effectively could yield great results.
Since this is a Fender Custom Shop Relic finish, it can be difficult to accurately assess the extent of wear caused by actual playing.
Therefore, this report is based solely on my assessment of its current condition.
Since it was manufactured in 2021, it’s not an exaggeration to say it’s a relatively recent model.
This is because, despite the Relic finish, the guitar exudes a sense of cleanliness, suggesting it has seen relatively little play.
There are no signs of serious wear from playing, nor any evidence of heavy use or rough handling, so it appears to have been treated with care and stored in a hard case when not in use.
There are no irregularities in the soldering of the control assembly, nor any signs that it has been tampered with, so I can’t help but consider this a rare, excellent specimen that has retained its original condition, including the pickups.
For more detailed information on the specifications and materials, please contact the guitar sales staff at our Nagoya Sakae store!

Condition Grade: A: Excellent Condition

Serial Number: CZ551986
Year of Manufacture: 2021
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case (FCS 60s White Tolex, FCS embroidery, interior: center pocket, red fabric)
Accessories: FCS Certificate (Date: 04/01/2021), spec sheet, English quick start guide, various tags, tremolo arm, small spring for arm torque adjustment, tremolo unit spring, bridge cover, hex wrench
Weight: 3.49 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: No issues; in like-new condition
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String height (low-string side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 41.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.2 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 25.1 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 241 mm (9.5")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.