Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt 1963 Stratocaster – Greg Fessler 2023 - Relic 3-Tone Sunburst
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Stunning 2023 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt ’63 Stratocaster Relic by legendary builder Greg Fessler — a superb example of Fender’s finest craftsmanship. This guitar perfectly captures the soul of a pre-CBS Strat while offering the comfort and precision of modern playability. Every detail, from the roasted maple neck to the hand-wound pickups by Josefina Campos, has been executed to perfection.
The 3-Tone Sunburst nitrocellulose finish, delicately aged by Fessler himself, looks and feels authentic — not overdone, just that perfect “played-in for decades” vibe.
Specifications
- Body: 2-piece select Alder
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Relic
- Neck: Roasted Maple, 1960s “Oval C” shape
- Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood (Round-Lam)
- Radius: 9.5"
- Frets: Medium Jumbo / 6105
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut: Bone, 1.65" (42 mm)
- Truss Rod: Early ’60s style
- Tuners: Vintage Fender Logo
- Bridge: American Vintage Strat Bridge Relic
- Hardware: Aged Chrome/Nickel
- Pickguard: 1960 Nitro Green Guard Relic
- Weight: 3.2kg
Electronics
Pickups Josefina:
- Neck – HW ’69 Strat Relic
- Middle – HW Fat 50s RWRP Relic
- Bridge – HW Texas Special Bridge Relic
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Bridge)
Switch: 5-way Vintage Mod
Pots: CTS 250 kΩ Split
This Strat rings acoustically with remarkable resonance — lively, open, and balanced.
Plugged in, it delivers that unmistakable Fender sparkle and dynamic response:
- ’69 neck pickup brings sweet, glassy highs.
- Fat 50s middle adds warmth and quack.
- Texas Special bridge cuts through with punch and clarity.
Perfect for blues, rock, funk, and studio work — a truly responsive instrument that rewards expressive players.
Collector’s Note
Greg Fessler has been a Master Builder since 1996, crafting guitars for artists such as Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Healey, John Mayer, and Hank Marvin. His instruments are renowned for their tonal consistency, feel, and realistic relic work — making this 2023 ’63 Strat a highly desirable piece for both collectors and discerning players.
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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