Key Features
- A stunning fusion of old and new
- Release red hot Strat sonics on a trio of Custom Shop hand-wound Dual Mag II pickups
- Enjoy seamless, fluid, and modern playability on a compound radius rosewood fretboard
- Adopt a vintage vibe with classic appointments and a gorgeous Journeyman Relic finish
Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Strat Journeyman, Aged Black #XN14819 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic is a one-of-a-kind guitar. It sports the appearance of a true antique Strat, but don't be fooled, because underneath that vintage exterior is the playability of a modern riff machine. If you're a player that loves the vibe of instruments from Fender's golden era, but crave the response, feel and fluidity of a contemporary guitar, then you've found your perfect match.
A trio of hand-wound single coils deliver a balanced tonality with shimmering highs and rich, syrupy lows. But these aren't just normal Strat pickups, no, they include two funky features to bring your playing to life. Firstly, a treble bleed circuit maintains those highs at lower volumes, and secondly, a pickup blending option introduces new and exciting sounds. Together with the effortless playability of a compound radius fretboard, you're getting a guitar that's suited to any style and any genre. Just with the alluring looks of a veteran Strat that Fender does so well.
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Full Description
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Room for sonic exploration. This isn't just any Stratocaster single coil setup. No, the Custom Shop have worked their magic and brought a trio of hand-wound single coils that offer you a range of tonality, and a range of expression. Shimmering highs, and rich, twangy lows are all present and correct - just as you might expect from a Strat. But this Postmodern adds a unique element to your sound through the addition of a treble bleed circuit and 1/2 blender wiring.
Retain all the articulation and high-end detail at lower volumes thanks to the treble bleed circuit. This ingenious wiring allows you to cut your volume and clean up your signal without losing any of the nuance in your playing. Additionally, the blender wiring introduces the bridge pickup into positions 1 and 2, generating a thicker, weightier tone that exudes tonnes of presence. Armed with these pickups, you'll find new sounds and new styles of playing.
It's a modern riff machine….
Okay, it's a Postmodern riff machine. Meaning you've got the looks of a veteran, but the feel and playability that can match any of the latest guitars out there. And that feel is solid, reliable, and unbelievably smooth, as you're treated to a rift-sawn maple neck with a nitro lacquer and a contoured neck heel. Shaped into a '59 "profile", it has loads of vintage character, yet still makes expansive playing at the upper frets easy thanks to that slim neck heel.
And speaking of upper fret exploration, the compound radius of the board means that you have a flatter surface towards the top end, letting you go wild with adventurous licks and string bends. And for progressive, difficult-to-finger chords, the fretboard curves sharper at the nut to give your hand plenty of room. Of course, this is all takes place on a sleek, round-lam rosewood board, which is a delight to manoeuvre around.
Hardware befitting the custom shop…
Let loose with your playing. Equipped with a vintage style Custom Shop Synchronised tremolo bridge and a set of vintage tuners, you’re going to play to your best. That’s because these classic components will keep a strong hold on your strings, ensuring a stable performance that stays in tune! And that tremolo bridge will pave the way to all sorts of vibrato antics, while a bone nut allows for a sustain that lasts for days.
To cap it all off you get a dedicated hardcase to keep your one-of-a-kind Custom Shop creation protected. It’ll give you piece of mind while taking this collectible to gigs or recording sessions, ensuring it stays in pristine (yet relic’d!) condition. Added to that is a certificate of authenticity, letting everyone know that your instrument is a genuine, bonafide Custom Shop.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop '64 Strat Journeyman, Faded Aged Daphne Blue
- Product Code: 9235001579
- Series: Postmodern
Body:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Finish: Lacquer
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape: 1959 "D"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" To 12" Compound Radius
- Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Side Dots: Vintage Clay
- Number Of Frets: 21
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 Mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
Hardware
- Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: White
- Switch Tip: White
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- String Trees: Single Wing With Tall Metal Spacer
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag Ii Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Rwrp Dual-Mag Ii Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag Ii Strat®
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 1/2 Blend
- Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle And Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap And Certificate Of Authenticity
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