USED Fender Custom Shop / Custom Built 1961 Stratocaster NOS Mercedes Blue [10]

2025 Custom Shop 1961ST in Mercedes Blue Now in Stock

We have received the Custom Build Series, a one-off, special-order category from Fender Custom Shop’s recent lineup.
This 2025 model is a custom order commissioned by our staff, inspired by vintage 1960 Stratocasters—similar to the Time Machine series—and incorporating specifications from around 1961 (such as decal logos).
The finish is NOS spec, and the color is Mercedes Blue.

Current Condition
There are some scratches, likely from routine maintenance, but they are minimal, and the guitar retains a beautiful appearance indistinguishable from when it was new.
There are no irregularities or signs of tampering in the solder work on the controls, so we believe it is in full original condition, including the pickups.
There are no signs of heavy use or rough handling, so there is no noticeable damage.
Furthermore, there are no signs of heavy-duty playing, and the protective vinyl on the pickguard and tremolo back panel has not been removed.

Key Specifications and Materials
Body Wood: 2-Piece Alder
Body Finish: Lacquer
Top Color: Color Option 42/Mercedes Blue
Neck Finish: Light Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer (LTTINT NCL)
Neck Blank: 5/4 Quarter-Sawn Maple
Fretboard Wood: AAA Rosewood 9mm Flat Laminate
Fret Dots: Vintage Clay RLT
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall/6105
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" Radius
Decal: 61–63 Strato – 2 PAT #
Pickguard: 60s Strat Nitro GBG
Pickups: Hand-wound '60s Strat (Middle PU: RWRP/Reverse-window Reverse-polarity)
Controls: Strat Blender with Greasebucket Tone (5-way Switch & 3 Single-Coil Pickups, 7 Pickup Combinations)

Condition: A: Excellent

Serial Number: CZ585049
Year of Manufacture: 2025
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case (FCS '60s Brown Tolex Case, Inner: FCS Logo Embroidery)
Accessories: FCS Certificate of Authenticity, Spec Sheet, English Quick Start Guide, Various Tags, Tremolo Arm, Small Spring for Arm Torque Adjustment, Tremolo Spring, Bridge Cover, HC Key
Weight: 3.68 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: No issues; in like-new condition
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0mm at the 12th fret
String height (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 41.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.1 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.6 mm
Scale: 648mm (25.5")
Radius: 241mm (9.5")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance: 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 visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These values 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 the same when the item arrives.

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