2022 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic – 3 Tone Sunburst

The 1963 Stratocaster represents one of the most beloved eras of Fender’s legendary design. By this point, the Strat had evolved into the instrument that would define generations of players, combining the comfort of the offset contours with the unmistakable clarity and versatility of three single-coil pickups.

This 2022 Fender Custom Shop recreation captures everything that makes the early ’60s Stratocasters so desirable, from its classic Alder body and 3 Tone Sunburst finish to its comfortable Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard. It’s a beautifully balanced, vintage-inspired Strat that delivers the timeless tones players have chased for over six decades.

The Custom Shop’s HW 60’s Strat pickups provide the authentic voice you’d expect from this era—glassy highs, articulate mids, and that unmistakable Stratocaster character. Whether you’re after clean rhythm tones, bluesy neck pickup warmth, or the bite and sparkle of the bridge pickup, this guitar delivers the full range that made the Strat one of the most recorded instruments in history.

The neck features a comfortable early ’60s-inspired profile with a .790″ depth at the 1st fret and .930″ at the 12th fret, paired with a modern-playing 9.5″ radius for a perfect balance between vintage feel and everyday playability. A 5-way switch provides access to all the classic Strat sounds without the need for modification.

Finished in a timeless 3 Tone Sunburst, this Custom Shop Strat has the look, feel, and tone of a vintage favorite while offering the consistency and reliability of a modern handcrafted Fender.

Specs:

• Year: 2022
• Model: Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster
• Finish: 3 Tone Sunburst
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop HW 60’s Strat Pickups
• Electronics: 5-Way Pickup Selector
• Radius: 9.5″
• Nut Width: 1.65″
• Neck Thickness: .790″ at 1st Fret / .930″ at 12th Fret
• Weight:

Includes original Fender Custom Shop case and accessories.

For an in-hand description, please call 747.388.2929.