Specifications:
Model: Custom Shop Limited Edition '64 Stratocaster Reissue
Year: 2025
Finish: Dakota Red (Nitrocellulose, Journeyman Relic)
Body: Lightweight Alder (Sort For Lightweight)
Neck: 5/4 Quartersawn Maple
Neck Profile: '63 Strat Style "C" (.820"–1.000")
Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood (Round-Lam Slab Board)
Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 21 Narrow Tall / 6105
Nut Width: 1.650"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Inlays: Micarta White Dots
Pickups:
Neck: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '64 Strat
Middle: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '64 Strat (RWRP)
Bridge: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '64 Strat
Wiring: Vintage Modified #2 Wiring
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Bridge), 5-Way Switch
Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners: Vintage-Style Fender
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome, Light Aged
Case: Custom Shop Brown Tolex Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Strap, Case Candy
 
Personal Thoughts:
This 2025 Custom Shop ’64 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Dakota Red is a superb blend of Fender’s golden-era tone with Custom Shop craftsmanship and player-focused specs. Finished in a lightly aged Journeyman relic, it has just the right touch of vintage vibe—subtle checking, light edge wear, and a finish that will continue to age gracefully with play.
The ’63 Style “C” neck profile is one of the best Fender offers—rounded and full without being chunky, making it perfect for both rhythm work and intricate leads. The quartersawn maple gives you extra stability, while the 9.5" radius and 6105 frets make bending and vibrato effortless.
Tonally, this one’s a standout. The Fat '64 pickups are hand-wound and full of vintage shimmer, chime, and warmth. The bridge has clarity and bite, while the neck pickup is syrupy and round. The middle pickup being RWRP ensures you get that classic Strat quack in positions 2 and 4—without the hum.
 
Condition Report:
Mint condition, imported new from our overseas supplier. This guitar has never been played beyond inspection. The relic wear is part of the factory Journeyman Relic treatment and there are no additional marks or wear. Frets and hardware are untouched and pristine.
Includes original Custom Shop case, COA, strap, and all case candy. A beautiful, vintage-inspired Strat that captures the essence of the pre-CBS golden years.