{"product_id":"fender-2016-stratocaster-50s-limited-edition-journeyman-relic-closet-classic-rw-neck-test","title":"Fender 2016 50s Strat LTD Journeyman Relic RW Neck Sunburst Near Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 (reading 6.16k, 6.24k, and 6.22k at neck, middle, and bridge respectively, all dated 5\/12\/16) are closely matched. A 25.5\" scale length and bone nut round out the vintage-correct spec. The guitar weighs 7 lbs 8 oz — light enough to play comfortably for a full session. Overall condition is excellent throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. This is a limited edition model with a COA and original case candy included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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. Action is set at 2\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret with 10-46 strings. The original Fender case is included and is in excellent condition with no odor. Documentation includes COA and case candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 7lbs 8oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 38-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.169\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: clay dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .858\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: .984\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Date: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Markings: Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Fender Vintage Kluson style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Markings: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: case candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca 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