Fender 2016 50s Strat LTD Journeyman Relic RW Neck Sunburst Near Mint

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This is a Fender 50's Limited Edition Journeyman Relic Closet Classic Stratocaster with a rosewood neck, finished in sunburst. The body is alder, the neck profile is a C-shape with a 9.5" radius rosewood fretboard and clay dot inlays — construction that points toward a warm, mid-forward single-coil tone with top-end clarity. The three Fender hand-wound single-coil pickups, all dated 5/12/16, are closely matched. The guitar weighs 7 lbs 8 oz — light enough to play comfortably for a full session.

The Journeyman Relic and Closet Classic designations come from Fender's Custom Shop aging tiers. Closet Classic represents a lighter level of wear — dings and light oxidation consistent with a well-kept but played guitar — while Journeyman Relic sits one step heavier, with more pronounced belt rash, checking, and hardware patina. I always gravitate towards the Journeyman level relic guitars because they just seem more authentic without looking like someone tried too hard. This example is a '56 Relic with mid-50s Stratocaster specs: alder body, single-ply gold anodized pickguard, Kluson-style tuners, and a bone nut. The body is dated May 2018 per the date stamp. The gold anodized pickguard is a nice touch that brings a little brighter tone and eliminates the concern of pickguard shrinkage or cracking down the road.

We find no repairs, cracks, or modifications on this guitar. All hardware, electronics, wiring, solder joints, pickguard screws, tuner screws, and neck plate are original. The frets are in excellent condition with no repairs noted. The neck pocket, cavities, and fretboard all present cleanly. The original Fender case is included and is in excellent condition with no odor.

The guitar set up very easily and plays perfectly. The frets look like there are just a few hours of use on them. There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustment. This one is 100% ready to go!

SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: sunburst
• Weight: 7lbs 8oz
• Overall Length: 38-3/8"; Scale Length: 25.5"; Nut Width: 1-5/8"; String Spacing At Bridge: 2.169"
• Body: alder; Body Length: 18"; Lower Bout: 12-5/8"; Waist: 9-1/4"; Upper Bout: 11"; Depth/Thickness: 1-3/4"; Body Date: May - 18; Body Markings: 61362, 1593103-18, '56 Relic; Body Binding: none
• Neck: rosewood, C profile; Thickness At 1st Fret: .858"; Thickness At 12th Fret: .984"; Neck Markings: Relic
• Neck Plate: chrome metal
• Fretboard: rosewood, 9.5" radius; Inlay: clay dot; Fret Count: 21; Fret Condition: Near Mint 6105
• Nut Material: bone
• Truss Rod Cover: none
• Action 1st And 6th Strings At 12th Fret: 2/32"; String Gauge: 10-46
• Tuners: Fender Vintage Kluson style, marked Fender; Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: none
• Bridge: Fender tremolo; Saddle Material: metal
• Pickguard Color: gold anodized
• Switch: switchcraft 5 way; Switch Tip Color: white
• Pickups: Fender hand wound single coil; Pickup Cover Color: white
• Neck Pickup Reading: 6.16k; Middle Pickup Reading: 6.24k; Bridge Pickup Reading: 6.22k
• Neck Pickup Markings: HW LD 5/12/16; Middle Pickup Markings: HW LD 5/12/16; Bridge Pickup Markings: HW LD HW LD 5/12/16
• Output Jack Plate Color: chrome
• Knob Color: white; Knob Count: 3; Potentiometer Count: 3
• Case Brand: Fender; Documentation: COA, etc; Accessories Included: case candy
• Original? yes: finish, body finish, neck finish, neck plate, neck screws, tuners, tuner screws, nut, bridge, tremolo arm, bridge and saddle screws, saddles, pickguard, pickguard screws, switch, switch tip, pickups, pickup screws, solders, wiring, potentiometers, screws, output jack, output jack plate, knobs, case
• Near Mint: finish, body finish, neck, tuners, bridge, body, pickguard, switch, pickups, output jack plate, knobs
• Excellent: fretboard, case. Mint: pickup cavity, potentiometers
• Repairs: none (neck, nut, fretboard, frets, body)
• Smells?: none (case and guitar)

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