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Post subject: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you think?
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:05 am
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Hi Guys!!
I have the opportunity to buy this brand new Strat on Reverb with a considerable "Black Friday" discount.
The seller is an international Custom Shop Dealer based in Spain.

https://reverb.com/it/item/6470557-fender-custom-shop-68-stratocaster-heavy-relic-aged-vintage-white

What do you think about?
For my taste, I'm in love with this guitar!!
Is it a standard Custom Shop production?

The COA says "68 Stratocaster Relic" but seems to be a '66 Strat from the decal...
Thanks in advance for precious help!!


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you th
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:05 pm
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Well, the CS seems to think it's made mimicking a '68:
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MQR13-08 68 STRAT HVY REL AGED V/WHT R/W
Brand: Fender Custom Shop
Product Category: Guitars
Product Type: Stratocaster®


I don't claim to be a vintage Strats expert, but I think the transition logo was used a bit vaguely in those CBS days; no precise start/end day...


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you th
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:16 pm
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The guitar is a stunning masterpiece IMHO. I'm guessing the neck has a 9.5" radius.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you th
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:12 pm
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The bold gold logo with a small "Stratocaster" was used until mid 1968 , then it was changed to the black Fender and bold curved Stratocaster

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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you th
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:32 am
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Nice team built strat
Someone is the lucky new owner.
Bit pricey but that's Europe. :D


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you th
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:38 am
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Hi guys!!
Thanks a lot for support...
I'm the new owner :lol:


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you th
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:49 am
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Congratulations. A solid slab of money but I am sure it will be a very nice guitar. It looks superb.

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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster Custom Shop Heavy Relic '68..what do you th
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 2:47 am
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John Sims wrote:
Congratulations. A solid slab of money but I am sure it will be a very nice guitar. It looks superb.


Thnks...I hope so :)


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