Presenting the Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, this one in Sherwood Green Metallic with matching Painted Neck.The Alder 2 Piece 60 Strat Body is done with a Thin Nitro Finish.The Maple Neck features their classic 60s Style Oval "C" neck shape, capped with a Rosewood Fingerboard with modern 9.5" Radius, and 6105 Frets. The Neck is custom done with a matching finish on the back of the neck and headstock, with natural finish on the front of the headstock for a unique look.Hardware includes a American Vintage Stratocaster Tremolo and vintage tuning machines, and a G/B/G Relic pickguard.Electronics include a modern 5-Way Blade Switch, Master Volume, and 2 Tone Controls. The pickups are all Handwound Strat Relic versions, with a '69 in the Neck, 60/63 in the Middle, and '59 in the Bridge. The middle pickup is Reverse-Wound, Reverse-Polarity (RWRP for short) so that you get hum cancelling in the #2 and #4 positions.Accessories include a Deluxe Custom Shop Hardshell Case, Strap, and Certificate of Authenticity. Serial Number: R113099 Body Body Style: 60 Strat Body Wood: Alder, 2-Piece Neck Mounting Style: 4-Bolt Body Finish: Sherwood Green Metallic, Thin Nitro, with Heavy Aging Neck Neck Finish: Nitro Cellulose Lacquer, Painted to match the body on the neck and back of the headstock, with wear, Natural Front of of the Headstock Neck Wood: Maple 5/4 Quarter Sawn Fretboard: AAA Rosewood, Flat Laminate Truss Rod: Early 60s Number of Frets: 21 Tuning Keys: Vintage with Fender Logo Headstock Style: Small Fret Wire: Narrow Tall 6105 Face Dots: Micarta White .250 Dot Spacing: Wide Fretboard Radius: 9.50" Nut Width: 1.650" Butt Width: 2.20" Neck Shape: 60 Style Oval "C" Neck Depth at the 1st Fret: .790" Neck Depth at the 12th Fret: .930" Nut: Standard Side Dots: Micarta White 3/32" Hardware Bridge: American Vintage Stratocaster Tremolo, Relic Output Jack: Vintage Style Top Jack, Relic Back Plate: Parchment Factory Strings: .010-.046 Pickguard: 60 Strat Nitro GBG Relic Electronics Selector Switch: 5-Way Blade Controls: Master Volume, 2 Tone Controls Pots: 250K 10% Taper, Split Shaft Neck Pickup: Handwound 69 Strat Relic Middle Pickup: Handwound 60/63 Strat Middle Relic RWRP Bridge Pickup: Handwound 59 Strat Relic Case: Deluxe Custom Shop Hardshell Includes Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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We ship most any order placed before 3pm CDT Tuesday through Friday the same day. Orders placed Saturday-Monday will ship the following Tuesday. For new products we will only ship to delivery addresses within the United States. Most pedals are shipped via Priority Mail. Guitars and Amplifiers are shipped via UPS Ground. Other shipping methods are available. Please contact prior to placing your order for shipping cost quotations to your delivery address.
The Guitar Sanctuary does accept returned items as long as arrangements are made for such within 48 hours of purchase/receipt. Returned items MUST be in the original condition and packing (including owner’s manual, un-used warranty card, any other items that came with the item) in order to qualify for a refund. No refunds are available for “special” ordered guitars or amplifiers (items that were not in stock, but rather ordered per the customers request. The customer is responsible for all freight charges and credit card processing fees incurred in the course of the sale. We cannot refund freight charges. The Guitar Sanctuary will charge a 20% restocking fee for returned effects pedals and amplifiers and a 10% restocking fee for Guitars. The only exceptions are for products that are defective. Please only purchase an item after you are certain it is right for you! Layaway: You can lay-a-way any product for a maximum of three months. Lay-a-way requires a 25% non-refundable deposit. We will not be able to ship the item until it is paid for in full and as a lay-a-way purchase, does not qualify for the 48 hour approval policy. International Sales: We can ship most guitars and other products internationally. We prefer money orders, cashier’s checks, or bank wire transfers in U.S. dollars. Shipping quotes are only valid for 48 hours. Please consult with your local officials about taxes, duties, currency exchange rates, etc.