This Used 2025 Fender Custom Shop '55 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Aged Olympic White is here on trade. The neck is straight, the frets are still crowned, and the truss rod functions properly. Included with the guitar are the original hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.
This Fender Custom Shop 1955 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Aged Olympic White Blonde captures the soul of a golden-era Strat while offering the refined craftsmanship and reliability of a modern master-built instrument. At 7 pounds 10 ounces, it strikes the perfect balance between resonance and comfort, with a lively response that feels as open and dynamic as any true ’50s original.
The alder body delivers a classic tonal foundation—balanced, articulate, and full of that signature Fender shimmer. It’s paired with a plain-grain maple neck that has been beautifully aged and exhibits heavy weather checking, giving it an unmistakably vintage character both visually and to the touch. The neck is carved to a ’57 Soft V profile that measures .850" to .990" in depth, filling the hand just enough for a substantial, rounded feel without ever feeling cumbersome. It’s the kind of neck that feels natural from the first chord, ideal for players who appreciate a more traditional contour with just the right amount of shoulder.
The 7.25-inch fingerboard radius and 45085 vintage upgrade frets provide an authentic playing experience that still accommodates expressive bends and vibrato without choking out. The fingerboard edges are softly rolled, and the heavy fingerboard wear makes it feel like a well-loved companion that’s been played for decades. The bone nut, cut to a 1.65-inch width, ensures optimal tone transfer and tuning stability—another nod to true vintage construction.
Electronics are handled by a set of Custom Shop handwound pickups that blend period-correct warmth with enhanced tonal versatility. The bridge and neck pickups are wound to authentic 1950s specifications, delivering that unmistakable bell-like chime, glassy top end, and woody midrange that define early Strat tone. In the middle position, a Fat ’50s RWRP pickup adds just a touch more output and punch, with hum-canceling in the 2 and 4 positions. The result is a beautifully balanced tonal palette—crystalline cleans, expressive quack, and just enough bite when you dig in.
Control is classic and intuitive: a master volume, two tone controls, and a five-way selector switch, offering every shade of Strat character from sparkling highs to rounded, bluesy warmth. This guitar reacts beautifully to touch dynamics, rewarding nuanced players with rich overtones and harmonic complexity.
Completing the package are a Certificate of Authenticity and the original Fender Custom Shop hardshell case. Every detail—from the checking in the lacquer to the subtle relic work—tells the story of a vintage instrument that’s been lovingly played but never abused. It’s a stunning example of the Custom Shop’s ability to bridge past and present, delivering an instrument that looks, feels, and sounds like the real thing.
