Fender USA Custom Shop '59 Reissue Stratocaster Journeyman Ltd. Relic "Surf Green + Maple" (2016)
Specifications
Model: '59 Reissue Stratocaster Journeyman Ltd. Relic
Year: 2016
Finish: Aged Surf Green (Journeyman Relic Nitrocellulose)
Body: Alder
Neck: Quarter-Sawn Maple
Fingerboard: Maple with Dot Inlays
Neck Profile: '59 Soft "V"
Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
Radius: 9.5"
Pickups:
Neck: Handwound Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s
Middle: Handwound Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s (RWRP)
Bridge: Handwound Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s
Electronics:
Master Volume
Tone 1 (Neck/Middle)
Tone 2 (Bridge)
5-Way Selector Switch
Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners: Vintage-Style Fender
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut: Bone
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Personal Thoughts
This '59 Reissue Journeyman Strat in Surf Green is an absolute classic—a perfect balance of vintage character and modern playability. The Journeyman Relic treatment is just right, giving it the feel of a well-played but well-kept vintage Strat without going overboard. The Surf Green finish is just timeless, and with the subtle aging, it has that perfect worn-in look without excessive wear.
The '59 Soft V neck is super comfortable, great for both chording and lead work, and the quarter-sawn maple construction gives it extra stability and resonance. The Fat '50s pickups are absolutely stellar, delivering that warm, bell-like chime you'd want from a late-'50s Strat, with just a touch more output for a bigger, more dynamic tone.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in excellent condition, with only the factory-applied Journeyman Relic wear. The frets, hardware, and electronics are all in fantastic shape, and it plays effortlessly.
 
Final Thoughts
A beautifully aged Custom Shop '59 Strat, this Journeyman Relic Surf Green beauty is one of those guitars that just feels right from the first note. The soft relicing, classic specs, and killer tones make it a proper dream Strat for anyone after authentic '50s vibes with a touch of modern refinement.