Specs
Model: '63 Super Heavy Relic
Finish: Seafoam Green Sparkle
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, '60s Oval C Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
Inlays: Dot
Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound twisted tele, Broadcaster
Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way Switch
Nut Width: 1.650”
Scale Length: 25.5”
Tuners: Vintage-Style Fender
Case: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
Personal Reflection
This '63 Super Heavy Relic Strat in Seafoam Green Sparkle is a real showstopper with its striking color and meticulous aged finish that gives it a genuine vintage vibe. The heavy relic treatment on the Seafoam Green Sparkle finish not only adds a distinct, well-loved look but also gives the guitar a unique texture and feel. The '60s Oval C neck profile and rosewood fingerboard are comfortable and familiar, ideal for players who love a true vintage neck feel. The Custom Shop hand-wound '60s Strat single-coils deliver everything from bright, bell-like cleans to gritty, classic rock tones with impressive clarity and responsiveness. Ben commented that this guitar “looks and plays like it’s been rocking stages for decades” and praised the relic finish, saying it’s “aesthetically perfect for those who love the character of a worn-in instrument.” He also highlighted the pickups for their “classic, unmistakable Strat tone” with just the right amount of bite and warmth.
Condition Report
This guitar is in excellent condition, with no additional wear beyond the Custom Shop’s intentional heavy relic treatment. The Seafoam Green Sparkle finish has been masterfully aged, giving it a vintage look without compromising structural integrity. The frets are in pristine condition, with smooth action across the neck, and the electronics are fully functional, providing that iconic Strat tone. This is a high-quality Custom Shop instrument, meticulously crafted to feel like a true road-worn classic while remaining structurally solid and reliable for any player.