Specs:
• Model: Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Reissue
• Finish: Vintage Blonde (Journeyman Relic Nitrocellulose)
• Body: 2-Piece Ash (Sorted)
• Neck: Maple (Plain Grain)
• Neck Finish: Light Tint Nitro
• Neck Profile: ’60 Style Oval “C” (.790" 1st / .930" 12th)
• Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood (Round Lam)
• Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo (6150)
• Nut Width: 1.650" (Bone)
• Pickups: Hand-Wound ’60s Strat (Neck, Middle & Bridge)
• Controls: Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #1
• Switching: 5-Way CRL
• Bridge: American Vintage Strat (Relic)
• Tuners: Vintage Fender Logo (Relic)
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel (Relic)
• Pickguard: ’60 Strat Nitro Green/Black/Green (Relic)
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown Case
• Year: 2024
• Condition: Mint
Personal Thoughts:
A Vintage Blonde Strat with a rosewood board isn’t something you see every day — and that’s exactly why this works.
The ash body under Vintage Blonde gives it that slightly more open, snappy response compared to alder. It has a bit more bite and clarity on the attack, while the rosewood board rounds things off beautifully.
The Journeyman relic is subtle and tasteful. Light checking, gentle wear — it feels like a well-cared-for early ’60s Strat rather than something overdone. Exactly how most players prefer it.
The ’60 Oval C carve at .790"–.930" is a brilliant middle ground. Comfortable, balanced, very playable. Add in the 9.5" radius and 6150 frets and you’ve got a Strat that bends easily but still keeps vintage character.
Hand-wound ’60s pickups deliver proper glassy highs, hollow mid positions and that woody Strat neck tone that just sings clean or pushed.
A slightly different take on a classic ’60 spec — understated, classy and very usable.
Condition Report:
Mint condition. Factory Journeyman Relic from Fender Custom Shop. No additional wear beyond intended ageing. Frets are excellent, neck is straight and electronics function perfectly.
Complete with original Custom Shop case and paperwork.
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at 10% rate.