Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Platinum Anniversary '50s Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Silver Sparkle

The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Platinum Anniversary '50s Stratocaster Journeyman Relic captures the magic of a true vintage icon. This meticulously crafted instrument recreates the look, feel and tone that made the original '50s Strats legendary. From its relic'd nitrocellulose lacquer finish to its trio of Custom Shop Fat '50s single-coils, it delivers the real deal Fender vibe that will inspire your playing.

Relic'd for an Authentic, Road-Worn Aesthetic

Much of a vintage instrument's vibe comes from the way it looks and feels. To authentically recreate this, the Platinum Anniversary '50s Strat has been given Fender's masterful relic treatment. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish is worn and aged to perfection, with skillful distressing that looks and feels like 60+ years of playing. The hardware has an unbuffed patina, while the maple neck sports the kind of honest playing wear you'd find on a hard-gigging original '50s specimen.

Vintage-Accurate Body Woods and Construction

At the heart of this Platinum Anniversary Strat beats an alder body, a wood prized for its balanced warmth and resonance. The bolt-on construction with a quartersawn maple neck provides bright, articulate response and the signature Strat tone. A 9.5" radius fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets offers that trademark Fender playing feel. Every curve and contour has been authentically rendered to channel the spirit of the original '50s Strats.

Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coils Deliver True Vintage Tone

To accurately recreate those classic Fender tones, the Platinum Anniversary '50s Strat features a trio of Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s single-coil pickups. These meticulously voiced pickups have that unmistakable vintage warmth and sparkle you hear on countless iconic recordings. From chimey clean tones to fat, saturated overdrive, they capture the magic of that revered single-coil sound. The 5-way blade pickup selector allows you to dial in myriad tone combinations as you explore all the nuances of these vintage-inspired pickups.

Premium Appointments and Case Candy

The Platinum Anniversary Journeyman Strat leaves no detail unattended. The custom engraved neck plate declares its limited-edition pedigree. Vintage-style tuning machines provide smooth, stable tuning. It even includes a deluxe hardshell case and certificate of authenticity to protect your investment. Visit your local Guitar Center today and experience this museum-worthy '50s Strat for yourself.