Fender Custom Shop 59 Stratocaster HSS Relic - Candy Apple Red over 3-Tone Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 59 Stratocaster HSS Relic - Candy Apple Red over 3-Tone Sunburst

This "Color-over-Color" Strat leans into that early 60s vibe while giving you a little extra horsepower in the bridge. The relic work keeps it feeling like a guitar that has already lived a life, with lacquer that breathes and hardware that looks naturally worn. It has the familiar balance of an alder body and a rosewood board, so the core tone stays classic even with the modern pickup mix.

The neck is where this thing really shows its personality. The AA Flame truly stands out on the headstock.  The 11/56 off center V has that subtle shoulder that makes chords feel solid without getting in the way of lead work. The compound radius keeps bends clean as you move up the neck, and the narrow tall frets give you that snappy, articulate feel. Vintage clay dots and wide spacing finish off the look in a way that feels right for a 60s build.

Tonally it covers a lot of ground. The Fat 60s pickups keep the neck and middle warm and open, while the Seymour Duncan SH-1B brings a smooth, musical humbucker voice to the bridge. It is a Strat that can stay traditional or push into more modern territory without losing its identity.

Weight: 7.8 lbs