Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue / 3 Tone Sunburst The original tortoise shell pickguard

The original tortoise shell pickguard is included

and the quartersawn maple neck has a ’60s-style “oval C” profile

and backstrip

Color: Aged Black over 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue / 3 Tone Sunburst The original tortoise shell pickguardThe 61 Strat Heavy Relic takes you back to a special time during the evolution of the venerable model when Leo Fender was constantly modifying, progressing, innovating and perfecting. 1961 was the final year of the round lam or slab rosewood fingerboard, ushering in a new era of 60s Strats along with many other changes and upgrades. On this model, a two piece select alder body wears a well worn Heavy Relic lacquer finish, and the quartersawn maple