Fender Custom Shop 1964 Journeyman Relic Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Super Faded Sonic Blue with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 7.8 lb Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with an array of vintage-style surface wear, courtesy of Fender's custom shop, making it hard to discern any damage from a previous owner. However, this guitar feels and plays great!

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The 1964 Stratocaster marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of Fender’s most iconic electric guitar, bridging the gap between early, spankier ’50s designs and the smoother, more refined feel that players came to associate with mid-’60s instruments. With its round-lam rosewood fingerboard, updated aesthetics, and subtly refined ergonomics, the ’64 Strat became a favorite among working musicians who wanted warmth, balance, and versatility without sacrificing clarity. This Custom Shop Journeyman Relic model pays faithful tribute to that era, capturing the look, feel, and sonic personality of a well-loved vintage instrument that’s been played — but carefully cared for — over decades.

Tonally, this Strat delivers everything players expect from a great mid-’60s model. The Custom Shop hand-wound ’64 single-coil pickups provide sparkling highs, woody mids, and a tight, articulate low end that responds beautifully to both clean and driven amplifiers. Whether you’re chasing glassy blues tones, jangly pop rhythms, expressive funk, or classic rock lead sounds, this guitar offers exceptional dynamic response and touch sensitivity. The Vintage Modified wiring and 5-way switch expand tonal flexibility while preserving authentic vintage character, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or as a centerpiece in a serious collection.

Playability is a standout feature here. The quartersawn maple neck with a comfortable 1963 C profile offers a broken-in feel right out of the case, while the 9.5-inch radius and narrow tall frets strike a perfect balance between vintage vibe and modern performance. Finished in a beautifully subtle Super Faded Sonic Blue Journeyman Relic lacquer, this Strat looks like a real-deal survivor from the golden age of electric guitars. Complete with a deluxe hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity, this Custom Shop Stratocaster is an inspiring instrument for players who want true vintage soul with Custom Shop precision. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Time Machine
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Super Faded Sonic Blue

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Body Top Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Journeyman Relic)
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Stratocaster
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: 1963 “C”
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.793" at 1st Fret, 0.956" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (3A Grade)
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Side Dots: Clay
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Slotted
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Bridge Cover Included, Not Installed
• Bridge Mounting: Vintage 6-Screw
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Pickup Covers: Vintage White (Relic)
• Control Knobs: Vintage White Strat-Style
• Switch Tip: Vintage White
• Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Single-Wing with Tall Metal Spacer
• Tremolo Arm: 60s Vintage Style (Included, Not Installed)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo, Serialized
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: Front-Mounted 1/4” Barrel

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound 1964 Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP 1964 Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound 1964 Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Switching: 5-Way Blade
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Strap, Fender Custom Care Kit, Bridge Cover
• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: CZ535701
• Manufacture Date: 2018