Fender Custom Shop L-Series Fat '64 Stratocaster JM Relic (Aged Sherwood Green Metallic)

Fender's Custom Shop L-Series captures the tail end of the pre-CBS era with this Journeyman Relic Stratocaster, finished in Aged Sherwood Green Metallic over a 2-piece select alder body. The relicing treatment suggests light, honest wear rather than heavy distressing, giving this Limited Edition Fat '64 model the appearance of a well-played vintage instrument. A quartersawn maple neck with 1963 C profile pairs with a 3A rosewood fingerboard for a smooth, fast feel under the fingers. Hand-wound Fat '64 Strat pickups deliver fuller, slightly hotter output than standard vintage Strat voicings, with the middle pickup wound reverse-polarity to provide hum-cancelling operation in positions 2 and 4. Strat vintage modified #2 wiring routes the signal path, retaining classic tonal response while adding practical noise rejection. The 9.5 radius fingerboard accommodates 21 narrow tall frets and a bone nut, offering a balance between vintage spec and modern playability. A vintage-style synchronised tremolo bridge handles pitch modulation, while vintage-style tuners maintain stable tuning across the 6-string setup. The 3-ply parchment pickguard completes the period-correct aesthetic, matching the aged finish and worn hardware. Fender includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity with each instrument, documenting its Limited Edition Custom Shop provenance. Features  2-piece select alder body finished in Aged Sherwood Green Metallic Quartersawn maple neck with 1963 C profile and 3A rosewood fingerboard Hand-wound Fat '64 Strat pickups with reverse-wound middle pickup Strat vintage modified #2 wiring with hum-cancelling switch positions 9.5 radius fingerboard with 21 narrow tall frets and bone nut Vintage-style synchronised tremolo bridge with vintage-style tuning machines Journeyman Relic finish treatment for authentic light wear appearance Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity