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The Fender Custom Shop '61 Journeyman HT Stratocaster is sure to take you on the journey of a lifetime. With a trio of world-class, hand-wound '60/'63 Single Coil pickups, you can be sure that it will immerse your ears in the punchy, vibrant, twangy tones of the '60s - with modern definition. Straight from an era which came to define lead and rhythm playing for generations to come, it's no wonder these pickups have so much sonic magic contained within. Solos will sing with brightness, whilst chords will open up and beam with articulate detail.
Play like there's no tomorrow. Boasting a sleek, refined flame maple neck with a '60 Strat oval ''C''-shaped profile, this guitar will give you complete creative freedom. Your fingers are sure to sail down the luscious rosewood fingerboard, which not only looks stunning, but also offers a rich, warm response to help enrich every note. And the iconic Stratocaster body shape makes for unbeatable style and vintage feel. Based on the celebrated models of old, but blended with modern day crafting expertise and components, this guitar will take you on an unforgettable trip to creativity paradise.
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It's legendary. Fender are famed for their Custom Shop guitars, which represent the best of the best when it comes to premium feel and superb tone. Hand crafted with the finest attention to detail and features which will make your jaw drop, only holding one of these guitars can show you how truly stunning and pristine they truly are. They're guaranteed to make your music shine.
When it comes to the rock 'n' roll genre, the '60s is often tipped as the era that started it all. Which is why Fender have decided to revive its roots with the release of the Custom Shop '61 Strat. It's equipped with a trio of '60/'63 single-coil pickups, delivering the iconic snap and bite that gave the Strat its legendary status. They're custom-wound, meaning each pickup is individually crafted to produce its own unique sound that's personal to you. But you can be sure that they'll bring out all the signature Fender character that defined the '60s era. Because Fender have taken every step to ensure each note shimmers with authentic '60s quality.
It's built for the modern stage. Thanks to an incorporated 5-way selector and volume and tone controls, the '61 Strat lets players take control of their sound with modern convenience. So, you can fuel your performance with the period-correct, vintage tone of the '60s, with total control on stage.
It's not enough to just sound '60s. It has to feel '60s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the Custom Shop '61 Journeyman HT Strat has the unique, vintage feel that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. A lightweight alder body lets players roam free on stage, along with a dual-cutaway design for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.
Liberate your licks. The Custom flame maple neck of this sublime Strat is as luxurious as it is smooth. Crafted with expert attention to detail, it has been designed to give your hand a comfortable ride as you fly along the beautiful rosewood fretboard. A nitro lacquer finish and 60s Style Oval ''C''-shape makes it slick and easy to play, whilst the maple construction gives it a beautifully bright resonance. And being flamed, it looks stunning, whilst being more stable and durable. This is a neck upon which you will write your most inspired music, and it'll all come naturally.