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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Heavy Relic in Aged Natural is a guitar with stories to tell - even if it's brand new! It looks like it's seen decades of gigs, with all the feel and vibe to match. Built in the Custom Shop and loaded with golden-era character, this one's been taken through the full Heavy Relic treatment - faded finish, worn edges, aged plastics, and a whole load of attitude.
Finished in a light Aged Natural that lets the woodgrain peek through, it pairs beautifully with the dark slab-style rosewood fingerboard and black pickguard. The hardware's gold, lightly oxidised for a vintage edge, and it's all built around the unmistakable silhouette of the original '60s Strat. You get three Custom Shop spec single coils for all the chime, bite, and snap you'd expect - from glassy cleans to bluesy bark. The neck's got that played-in feel that Custom Shop fans love, and there's enough relic work on the back to suggest it's been someone's #1 for years. Now, it's ready to be yours.
Product Ref: 332084
The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Heavy Relic captures the spirit of a well-worn, decades-old instrument. Its meticulous Heavy Relic finish not only delivers the visual appeal of a guitar that's lived through countless gigs and sessions, but also gives you a worn-in, comfortable feel from the moment you pick it up. The aged natural lacquer finish complements the eastern white pine body with a timeless look, while the subtle checking and wear patterns echo years of use. It’s built to feel like an old favourite, giving you that instantly familiar vibe the moment you start playing.
This Stratocaster is loaded with a trio of hand-wound Texas Special pickups, offering a powerful, dynamic take on the classic Strat tone. These pickups are known for their overwound coils, producing rich mids, tight bass, and biting highs with added output – ideal for blues, rock, and expressive lead work. The neck, middle, and bridge pickups are all relic’d to match the guitar’s aesthetic and deliver complex harmonics, growling sustain, and sparkling clarity. With a 5-way selector and vintage-style electronics, this setup gives you all the flexibility and tonal range needed for everything from subtle cleans to punchy solos.
At the heart of the playing experience is a roasted, quarter-sawn maple neck with a slab African blackwood fingerboard. The roasting process improves stability, reduces susceptibility to moisture, and subtly enhances resonance. The large '59-style “C” neck profile offers a substantial, comfortable grip without feeling bulky, while the 9.5” radius and 6100 jumbo frets make bending and fast lead runs smooth and effortless. Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer for a sleek, non-sticky feel, the neck strikes the ideal balance between old-school vibe and contemporary reliability. It’s designed to hold up on stage, in the studio, or during long practice sessions.
Every component on this Stratocaster has been hand-selected and aged to perfection, from the gold relic’d vintage-style bridge and saddles to the off-white micarta dot inlays. The American Vintage tremolo system and matching trem arm offer classic vibrato feel with modern reliability, while the vintage-style tuners and metal spring string tree complete the period-correct look. This Strat comes strung with .010–.046 gauge strings for a balanced, responsive feel and includes a '62-style BWB pickguard to round out its authentic aesthetic. All hardware is relic’d to match the worn-in vibe, creating a consistent look and feel throughout.
