Fender Custom Shop LTD '68 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic, Hot Rod Red

Fender Custom Shop LTD '68 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic, Hot Rod Red Overview

The Fender Custom Shop LTD '68 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic flaunts a stunning Hot Rod Red finish, specially selected tonewoods and top-tier components across the board. This premium Strat is a must-try for discerning guitarists looking for the perfect fusion of vintage vibe and modern performance.

The Fender Custom Shop LTD '68 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Hot Rod Red boasts a striking blend of '60s allure and modern enhancements. This limited edition instrument, crafted by the Fender Custom Shop using the finest tonewoods and components, effortlessly combines the appeal of a Golden Era Fender with the inviting playability, versatility and reliability of a modern guitar.

Harmony in Construction: Tonewoods and Sound

Crafted with a lightweight Alder body, this guitar delivers a balanced and resonant tone with an articulate mid-range. The tone is brought to life by the hand-wound Master-Designed Bone Tone pickup set, unique pickups personally created by a Master Builder.

The dynamic and expressive response of these single coil pickups captures every intricacy of your playing, maintaining clarity even when you dial up the gain.

Bridging Past and Present: The Guitar That Talks

This limited-edition Fender Custom Shop '68 Stratocaster, drenched in a mesmerizing Hot Rod Red finish, looks every bit as good as it sounds. The Fender Custom Shop Journeyman Relic treatment imparts a subtle, worm-in character of a beloved vintage Fender that’s been well-played and taken care of over the decades.

Revolutionary Electronics: Unleash Your Tonal Palette

Featuring the Fat '50s Half Blender Stratocaster Wiring, this remarkable Strat allows you to combine the bridge and neck pickups for Telecaster-style tones and all three pickups together. This adds a whole new dimension to this Custom Shop Strat’s sonic potential, giving you two additional tones to experiment with.

Effortless Playability: Neck Profile and Hardware

Embodying the spirit of vintage Stratocasters, the '69 “U” shape neck offers a substantial feel that’s reminiscent of a classic Telecaster.

The quarter-sawn maple neck enhances stability and resonance, while the 7.25-9.5 inch compound radius ensures effortless playability across the entire fretboard. Paired with narrow tall 6105 frets, this guitar offers precise intonation and buttery bends, enabling you to traverse chords and solos with finesse and confidence.