Fender Custom Shop '56 Relic Stratocaster Neck - USA 2019

Here is a Fender Custom Shop Journeyman Relic Stratocaster neck, a top-tier USA-made component representing one of the highest levels of Fender craftsmanship. Built with premium materials and finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, this neck combines vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern precision and stability.

This example features a carefully executed Journeyman Relic treatment across the fingerboard, headstock, and neck back, delivering a lightly aged, broken-in appearance without heavy wear. The frets remain untouched and in pristine condition, offering clean playability and long-term life. The roasted maple construction provides excellent stability, a smooth and fast feel, and enhanced resonance, while the truss rod operates perfectly with no issues. The overall build quality reflects Fender Custom Shop standards, with precise shaping and a comfortable, well-balanced profile.

Condition is mint and never used aside from the factory relic finish, with no modifications, repairs, or structural concerns. A high-end Custom Shop Fender neck that blends authentic vintage character with modern reliability, ideal for builders or players seeking a premium Strat upgrade with true American craftsmanship.

Specifications: 

Year: 2019
Country: USA
Model: Fender neck (Flame Maple, Medium ‘C’)
Type: Electric guitar neck
Neck Material: Flame Maple
Fretboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: Medium ‘C’
Fretboard Radius: 9.5”
Neck Depth: 22.22mm at 1st fret; 25.38mm at 12th fret
Nut Width: 41.79mm
Width: 12th Fret: 51.75mm
Weight: 0.65kg / 1.43lb
Tuners: Fender
Inlays: Black Micarta dot
Decal: Fender ‘Spaghetti’ logo