{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-1966-stratocaster-journeyman-relic-electric-guitar-aged-iced-blue-metallic-with-hardshell-case","title":"Fender Custom Shop 1966 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar - Aged Iced Blue Metallic with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 7.8 lb Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eElectronics 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAvailable right now at Haggerty’s Music, this 1966 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is a remarkable blend of vintage aesthetics, premium craftsmanship, and professional-level performance. 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