• Model: 1962 Stratocaster Relic, Limited Edition Fall Event
• Builder: Andy Hicks, Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt
• Finish: Irish Pub Green, Heavy Relic Lacquer
• Body: 2-Piece Guitar & Bass Ash, Offset Seam
• Body Finish: Lacquer
• Neck: 60 Strat Oval “C” Relic, 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fingerboard: Flat-Lam Rosewood, AAAA Grade
• Radius: 9.50"
• Frets: Jumbo 6100
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Neck Thickness: .790" at 1st fret, .930" at 12th fret
• Pickups: Custom Shop Handwound ’60/’63 Strat Set - Neck Relic, RWRP Middle Relic, Bridge Relic
• Controls: Strat Vintage Modified Wiring #2, Master Volume, Tone, Tone, 5-Way Selector
• Pots: 250K 10% Taper Split
• Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Strat Relic
• Trem Arm: Vintage Upgraded ’60s Relic
• Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo Relic
• Headstock: Small
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel Relic
• Pickguard: 60 Strat Nitro Mint Green Relic
• Case: Brown Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• COA: Included
• Case Candy: Included
• Strap: Included
• Strings: .010-.013-.017-.026-.036-.046
• Country: USA
• Year: 2022

This is a very cool Masterbuilt Strat and one that feels a bit more interesting than the usual safe Custom Shop colour choices. The Irish Pub Green finish really gives it its own identity, especially with the heavy relic treatment and mint green guard, which together give it a properly worn-in, smoky-club sort of vibe. Spec-wise it is strong across the board. The ash body should keep things lively and snappy, while the quartersawn maple neck and AAAA flat-lam rosewood board give it a premium feel without losing that authentic early-’60s flavour. I also like the choice of jumbo 6100 frets and 9.5" radius here, because it makes the guitar much more practical for modern players while still looking vintage correct at a glance. The handwound ’60/’63 pickup set is a great fit too — those sets tend to have plenty of chime and clarity, but with enough warmth and mid character to stop things sounding thin. Being an Andy Hicks Masterbuilt just adds another level of desirability, and the fact this was done as a limited Fall Event piece makes it feel that bit more special again.

Excellent condition. Factory heavy relic ageing is correct as part of the original Masterbuilt spec. Aside from the intentional ageing, it presents very well overall with only light signs of handling and use.

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