2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar
  • 2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar

2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Handwound Chocolate Sunburst Electric Guitar

SKU : 010623001
Brand : Fender
$3,199.00
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2016 Fender Custom Shop '58 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Electric Guitar with a Chocolate 3-tone Sunburst finish and Maple Fingerboard. This features pickups handwound by Loretta Diaz in the Fender Custom Shop. This is an amazing strat with top notch build quality. The aging on the guitar is spot on. The guitar weighs just 7.56 pounds. The neck thickness measures 0.895" at the 1st fret and 0.974" at the 12th fret.

This guitar is overall great condition with little actual wear. There is just a tiny hint of fretwear on the first few frets but is barely visible. All frets have just been polished to a bright shine and the guitar plays great with low action and no buzzing anywhere. The strap buttons have been swapped with locking strap buttons, but the original relic strat buttons are included.

Includes the original hardshell case along with all accessories, including the signed Certificate of Authenticity COA.

Plays and Sounds Like an Original '58 Strat

Built to capture the essence of late '50s Stratocasters, the Fender Custom Shop 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster offers much more than road-worn looks. The lightweight alder body with comfortably deep contours feels great to play, while the quartersawn maple neck with large "C" profile lets you really grab on and dig in. Three Fat '50s Stratocaster single-coil pickups deliver everything from chiming cleans to barking grind, with ultra-low noise thanks to the reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup. With a well-played feel and iconic tone, the Fender Custom Shop 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster deserves a place in any serious guitar collection.

Fender Custom Shop 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Classic hot-rodded tone from Fat '50s single-coil pickups
  • Quartersawn neck delivers exceptional stability and playability
  • Relic finish and hardware for vintage vibe
Classic hot-rodded tone from Fat '50s single-coil pickups

Classic vintage tone abounds with the Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s Stratocaster pickups. They're loaded with Alnico V magnets with Formvar-coated wire, fiber bobbins, cloth-covered lead wires, and staggered, hand-beveled pole pieces, yielding the glassy highs and warm lows you'd expect from vintage pickups. These pickups don't stop there, however. Hot-rodded wiring also delivers higher output and enhanced bass response, providing you with a healthy dose of 21st-century attitude.

Quartersawn neck delivers exceptional stability and playability

The neck is one of the most important aspects of any instrument, which is why this Fender Custom Shop 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster solidbody electric guitar features a quartersawn maple neck. Besides looking good, the straight grain of quartersawn necks is about 50% more stable than plain-sawn necks, and less likely to warp, twist, or shrink. Down low, your fretting hand will appreciate the 9.5" radius that keeps things nice and comfortable for natural, relaxed arpeggio work.

Relic finish and hardware for vintage vibe

As you can imagine, a true 1958 Strat would show signs of wear and tear, and this Fender Custom Shop 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster solidbody electric guitar is finished to represent those years of playing. The worn finish on the body and neck, and the aged and slightly rusty hardware, will make you wonder if it really isn't a true vintage guitar. This 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster is sure to please even the pickiest of guitar lovers.

Fender Custom Shop 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Classic Fender Strat with Relic finish
  • Hand-wound Fat '50s single-coil pickups deliver iconic Strat tone
  • Lower noise thanks to reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup
  • Quastersawn maple neck with large "C" profile
  • Modern 5-way switching for tonal versatility
Add a modern classic to your guitar collection with the Fender Custom Shop 1958 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster.
 
Model Name: 1958 Stratocaster® Journeyman Relic® 
Model Number: 1555802801, 1555802806, 1555802878, 1555802897
Series: Time MachineTM 
Body: Lightweight Alder (Ash on (801) Aged White Blonde), with Deep Contours
Neck: 1-Piece Tinted Quartersawn Maple with a ‘59 Large “C” Shape,
(Journeyman Relic® Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Quartersawn Maple, 9.5” (241mm) Radius
No. of Frets: 21, 6105 Narrow Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: Bone, 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Machine Heads: Vintage Style Machine Heads
Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo 
Pickguard: 1-Ply, 8-Hole Eggshell 
Pickups: Custom Shop Fat ‘50s Strat® Single-Coil (Neck),
Custom Shop RWRP Fat ‘50s Strat Single-Coil (Middle),
Custom Shop Fat ‘50s Strat Single-Coil (Bridge)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup 
Position 3. Middle Pickup 
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup 
Controls: Master Volume, 
Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), 
Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Colors: (1555802801), Aged White Blonde (Ash Body),
(1555802806), Faded Black,
(1555802878), Aztec Gold,
(1555802897), Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst,
(Journeyman Relic® Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: D’Addario® XL110 Regular Light, Nickel Plated Steel,  
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046)
Other Features: Eggshell Plastic Parts,
Black Dot Position Inlays,
Single “Wing” String Tree
Source: U.S. Fender Custom Shop
Accessories: Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
INTRODUCED: 1/2016
DISCONTINUED: 7/2017
DISCONTINUED COLORS: 
COMMENTS: CruzTOOLS® Kit, Cable and Polish Cloth removed in June 1, 2016
WRENCH SIZES: .050” Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, P/N # 0018531049

Number of Strings

6

Fretboard

Maple

Year

2016
Dimension (L x W x H) 48 x 20 x 10 Inch
Weight 28 Pound