Fender Custom Shop 1966 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar - Aged Iced Blue Metallic with Hardshell Case

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A great vintage-inspired Stratocaster doesn't simply recreate the past; it captures the feeling that made the originals legendary. This Fender Custom Shop 1966 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic combines the unmistakable style and tone of a mid-'60s Strat with the precision, consistency, and playability expected from Fender's Custom Shop builders. Finished in stunning Aged Ice Blue Metallic over an alder body, it delivers the look of a cherished vintage instrument that has spent decades making music while remaining ready for years of future performances.

The carefully selected tonewoods and period-correct construction create a remarkably authentic playing experience. A lightweight alder body provides the balanced resonance and articulate response that helped define the Stratocaster sound during the 1960s. The AAA flame maple neck is carved to the comfortable '66 Strat Oval C profile and topped with a beautiful AAA rosewood fingerboard featuring a traditional 7.25" radius and Vintage Upgrade 45085 frets. The result is a neck that feels unmistakably vintage while offering improved playability for modern players. The Journeyman Relic treatment adds tasteful aging throughout, creating the appearance of a well-maintained instrument that has spent decades on stages and in studios.

Electronics are equally faithful to the era. A trio of Custom Shop '66 Strat Relic single-coil pickups delivers the sparkling highs, scooped mids, and expressive dynamics that made mid-'60s Stratocasters famous. From glassy clean tones and chimey rhythm work to edge-of-breakup blues and classic rock leads, these pickups respond beautifully to both picking dynamics and volume control adjustments. A modern 5-way switch expands tonal versatility while preserving the unmistakable character of a vintage Strat.

Available right now at Haggerty’s Music, this 1966 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is a remarkable blend of vintage aesthetics, premium craftsmanship, and professional-level performance. It is a guitar that honors one of Fender's most beloved eras while delivering the reliability and consistency demanded by today's players.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop Journeyman Relic
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Aged Ice Blue Metallic

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Aged Lacquer Finish
• Body Shape: '66 Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Stratocaster
• Neck Material: AAA Flame Maple
• Neck Shape: '66 Strat Oval C
• Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.890" at 1st Fret, 0.950" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood
• Position Inlays: White Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Early '60s Style
• Truss Rod Nut: Heel Access
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Fret Size: Vintage Upgrade 45085
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: American Vintage Stratocaster Relic Synchronized Tremolo
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Bridge Cover Included, Not Installed
• Bridge Mounting: Standard 6-Screw
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White Relic
• Pickup Covers: Cream with Exposed Pole Pieces
• Control Knobs: Cream Numbered Strat-Style Plastic Knobs
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome Relic
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Relic Closed-Gear with Fender Logo
• String Trees: American Vintage '65 Nylon Spacer Relic
• Strings: Fender Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046)
• Tremolo Arm: Vintage Upgraded '60s Relic (Included, Not Installed)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Output Jack: Front-Mounted Barrel Jack

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '66 Strat Relic Single-Coil
• Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '66 Strat Relic Single-Coil
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '66 Strat Relic Single-Coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Middle/Bridge)
• Switching: 5-Way Lever Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity, Fender Merch Kit, Adjustment Tools, Bridge Cover
• Case/Gig Bag: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: R145858
• Manufacture Date: 2026