A killer example of Fender Custom Shop mastery, this 2019 ’64 Stratocaster Heavy Relic in Aged White delivers all the tone, feel, and mojo of a perfectly worn-in mid-’60s original. Part of Fender’s Time Machine series, it nails the look and vibe of a true vintage Strat that’s spent decades on the road — worn, loved, and absolutely alive in the hands.
The alder body wears a beautifully aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish, complete with authentic wear, lacquer checking, and patina for that unmistakable vintage character. The quartersawn maple neck features a comfortable ’60s-style oval “C” profile and a round-lam rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5" radius and narrow tall frets, offering a perfect blend of vintage feel and modern playability.
A trio of Custom Shop hand-wound ’64 Strat single-coils deliver pure, articulate tone — glassy highs, warm mids, and that unmistakable bell-like clarity. The middle pickup is reverse-wound/reverse-polarity for hum-cancelling in positions 2 and 4, giving you all the classic Strat chime with modern quietness.
Finished with aged hardware, a 3-ply mint pickguard, and vintage-style tremolo and tuners, this guitar feels, looks, and sounds like the real deal. Resonant, responsive, and full of character — a Strat that’s built to inspire.
Specifications:
Model: Custom Shop 1964 Stratocaster Heavy Relic
Year: 2019
Finish: Aged White nitrocellulose lacquer (Heavy Relic)
Body: Alder
Neck: Quartersawn maple, ’60s Oval “C” profile
Fingerboard: Round-lam rosewood, 9.5" radius
Frets: Narrow tall (6105)
Pickups: Custom Shop hand-wound ’64 single-coils (RWRP middle)
Controls: Master volume, 2 tone controls, 5-way selector
Hardware: Aged nickel/chrome
Pickguard: 3-ply mint green
Case: Original Custom Shop brown case with COA and case candy
A superbly built, ultra-responsive Strat with all the vibe of a true vintage ’64 — the perfect blend of authenticity, tone, and feel straight from the Fender Custom Shop.