Stratocaster '59 Journeyman Relic Daphne Blue #R80013

2014 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster 59 Journeyman Relic in Daphne Blue. A nice reissue of a Transition Strat. In the change from Maple to Rosewood fingerboards in July 1959, there were some crossovers with pickguard materials and the number the number of screws holding the pickguard on. This one has been spec'd up with a lovely thick Slab Rosewood board, sorted for darkness and a 9 hole single ply Pickguard. Other nice options are Lightly flamed AA neck, Alder body sorted for weight,  Josefina Handwound '59 Pickups and a '59 Esquire 'C' neck profile which feels great, simular to the '63 profile, just a bit chunkier. The Journeyman Relic finish is very well done, the traveller implies it was overseen by Paul Waller. It's tastefully done and has some nice checking and a few dings but nothing too heavy, just like a well cared for vintage Strat. A good sounding, cool looking guitar in good condition with Original Brown Tolex case and all Tags, Cert and strap etc.

BODY
Colour: Daphne Blue
Body: Alder sorted for light weight

NECK
Number Of Frets: 21 x 6105
Scale Length: 25.5
Fretboard Wood: AAA Dark Rosewood
Fretboard Inlays: Dot
Radius: 9.5"
Neck Wood: AA Flame Maple 
Neck Shape: 59 Esquire C

HARDWARE
Bridge Hardware: Vintage Tremolo 
Pickguard: 9 Hole Single Ply

ELECTRONICS
Bass Pickup: Josefina Handwound 59 Strat
Middle Pickup: Josefina Handwound 59 Strat
Treble Pickup: Josefina Handwound 59 Strat
Pickup Switching: 5 Way Blade,Vol, 2 x Tone
Weight: 7lb 8oz, Original Hard Case, Certs, Strap and tags etc.

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