Fender Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster Relic in Aged Tahitian Coral - USA 2017

Here’s a fantastic example of Fender’s Custom Shop at its most authentic — a 2017 ’60 Stratocaster Relic in rare and beautiful Aged Tahitian Coral, loaded with vintage-inspired single coils and period-correct feel throughout. It’s currently fitted with a sought-after “vintage inspired” loaded tortoiseshell pickguard, giving it a unique and vibey custom look. The original mint green CS loaded guard — complete with the factory-installed Hand-Wound Custom Shop ’60s BP pickups and full wiring harness — is included in the sale.

The original 1960 Stratocaster marked a turning point in Fender’s early development, introducing the now-classic slab rosewood fingerboard and subtle refinements in tone and feel. This Custom Shop reissue nails the vibe with a comfortable ’60s “C” profile neck, aged dot markers, and a heavily relic’d nitro Aged Tahitian Coral finish with tasteful checking, wear-through, and hardware patina. It looks and feels every bit the seasoned road warrior — but with modern Custom Shop precision.

Currently equipped with a set of vintage-voiced single coils, this guitar delivers all the Strat personality you could ask for — glassy highs, quacky mids, and just the right amount of chime and compression. These pickups have a sweet top-end and tight low-end definition, with excellent articulation when played clean and plenty of edge when pushed. Paired with the slab rosewood board and alder body, it makes for a beautifully responsive, lively instrument that covers everything from surf to soul to bluesy grit.

The neck is smooth and broken-in, the frets are clean, and the setup is dialled. Whether you're chasing authentic early-’60s Fender tones or looking for a boutique Strat with aesthetic character and tonal depth, this one’s ready to go — and comes with the added bonus of the original Custom Shop loaded guard if you ever want to return it to factory spec.

Whether you're after vintage Fender tones, a legit-feeling relic, or a versatile stage-ready Strat with boutique flexibility, this one ticks every box. A killer Custom Shop Strat with great visual mojo and tonal pedigree.

Comes in its original Fender Custom Shop hardshell case with Fender strap, case candy and Fender CS Certificate of Authenticity.

Features:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.75mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 21.97mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.97mm

Nut Width: 42.05mm

Width at 12th Fret: 51.82mm

Weight: 3.24kg / 7.14lb

Model: Fender Custom Shop ’60 Stratocaster Relic

Year: 2017

Finish: Aged Tahitian Coral (nitrocellulose, heavy relic)

Body: Select Alder

Neck: Maple with slab rosewood board

Neck Profile: 1960s "C" shape

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” radius

Frets: 21, vintage-style

Pickups: Vintage-inspired single coils (loaded in tortoiseshell guard)

Electronics: 5-way switch, vintage wiring

Pickguard: Replaced tortoiseshell (original loaded mint guard included)

Bridge: Vintage-style tremolo

Tuners: Kluson-style vintage

Hardware: Aged nickel/chrome

Case: Original Fender Custom Shop case