This Used 2025 Fender Custom Shop Left-Handed '60 Stratocaster Journeyman in Faded 3-Color Sunburst is here on trade. This guitar is in great shape with nothing negative to report. The neck is straight, the frets are still crowned, and the truss rod functions properly. Included with the guitar are the Certificate of Authenticity, Shop Traveler, and Hardshell Case.
This is a gorgeous Fender Custom Shop Strat! The Sunburst FInish is top-notch! We see a lot of Sunburst Strats; the finish on this one practically glows! The red color from the sunburst is washed out, giving it a far more subtle look. The Mint Pickguard and Dark Rosewood Board add visual elements that make this one of the most attractive guitars in the building!
Here's a really cool take on a classic Stratocaster! This Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic combines vintage-inspired appointments with a few less-common features that make it stand out from the crowd, including a hardtail bridge, a quarter-sawn maple neck, and a beautiful rosewood fingerboard. Finished in Faded 3-Color Sunburst with subtle Journeyman Relic aging, it has the look and feel of a well-loved vintage Strat without the decades of waiting.
The two-piece alder body provides the familiar, balanced Stratocaster sound, with a lively response, clear upper mids, and plenty of punch. Fender's Custom Shop hand-wound Fat '50s single-coil pickups bring a little extra body and fullness to the traditional Strat recipe, delivering everything from glassy cleans and warm neck-pickup tones to the familiar bite and sparkle that make these guitars so versatile. A five-way selector and traditional volume and tone controls keep the setup straightforward and familiar.
The neck is another highlight. Built from quarter-sawn maple, it features a substantial '52-style U profile with a 9.5" radius AAA rosewood fingerboard and narrow-tall 6105 frets. It's a distinctive combination of vintage-inspired feel and modern playing comfort, with enough fret height for confident bends and precise fretting.
And then there's the hardtail bridge. Instead of a traditional synchronized tremolo, this Strat uses a fixed vintage-style bridge with through-body stringing. That gives the guitar a different feel under the picking hand and makes it a great option for players who prefer the stability and direct response of a hardtail Strat.
With its faded sunburst finish, aged hardware, hand-wound pickups, and carefully selected tonewoods, this Custom Shop Strat is a compelling blend of classic '60s character and thoughtful player-focused specifications. It's a distinctive build for anyone looking for something a little different from the usual vintage-style Stratocaster.
Please note: Fender's original shop traveler identifies this guitar as a left-handed build strung right-handed. However, we have put a left-handed nut on this instrument and strung it for left-handed use. This is, for all intents and purposes, a Left-Handed guitar.
