Specs:
• Model: Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt ’63 Stratocaster Reissue Hvy Relic
• Finish: Bleached 3-Tone Sunburst
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple (Plain Grain)
• Neck Profile: ’60 Style Oval “C” (.790" 1st / .930" 12th)
• Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood (Round Lam)
• Fingerboard Radius: Custom 9.5"–12" Compound
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Pickups: Hand-Wound Texas Special (Neck / Middle / Bridge)
• Controls: Volume, 2 x Tone
• Switching: 5-Way CRL
• Bridge: American Vintage Strat (Relic)
• Tuners: Vintage Style with Fender Logo (Relic)
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell (Nitro Relic)
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel (Relic)
• Strings: 10–46
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown Case
• Masterbuilder: Dale Wilson
• Year: 2019
• Condition: Excellent
Personal Thoughts:
Dale Wilson Masterbuilt Strats always carry a certain authority — and this ’63 is no exception.
The bleached 3-Tone Sunburst heavy relic finish is beautifully judged. It has that faded, slightly washed-out mid-’60s vibe rather than the darker earlier bursts. Proper vintage aesthetic, executed at Masterbuilt level.
The alder body paired with a round-lam AAA rosewood board gives you that woody, slightly scooped early-’60s Strat tone. It’s open, glassy and dynamic. The hand-wound Texas Specials lean a touch hotter than vintage spec, so you get bite and authority without losing clarity. Plenty of sparkle in positions 2 and 4, and the bridge has proper edge when you dig in.
The 9.5"–12" compound radius is a smart upgrade. It keeps chord work comfortable down low while allowing cleaner bends further up the board. Combined with medium jumbo frets and a comfortable Oval “C” carve, this one feels like a vintage guitar that’s been subtly optimised for modern players.
Masterbuilt ’63s are always sought after — especially from Dale Wilson. They consistently deliver the right balance of feel, resonance and visual authenticity.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition. Factory heavy relic finish from Fender Custom Shop. No additional wear beyond intended ageing. Frets are clean, neck is straight and electronics function perfectly.
Certificate included.
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.