Description

Fender Custom Shop ’60s Double Bound Stratocaster JRN – Aztec Gold (Relic)

Year: 2021 • Dealer Select Limited Edition

The Fender Custom Shop ’60s Double Bound Stratocaster JRN in Aztec Gold is a rare, limited Dealer Select model built to a specification inspired by early-’60s Stratocasters. The alder body features a Double Bound construction — a detail almost never seen on Stratocasters, giving the instrument an elegant, custom look reminiscent of Telecaster Custom models and vintage prototypes from the Fender archives.

The Journeyman Relic finish offers subtle, tasteful aging: delicate wear patterns, light checking, natural dulling of the lacquer and small marks — all without the exaggerated appearance of heavy relicing. The result is a guitar that looks authentic, stylish and undeniably premium.

Body

• Wood: Alder

• Construction: 60s Strat, Double Bound (top & bottom)

• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Journeyman Relic

• Color: Aztec Gold

• Routing & hole layout: Period-correct ’60s

• Pickguard: Strat Parchment Relic (3-ply)

The body is lightweight, highly resonant and very responsive to touch. Aztec Gold combined with the white double binding creates one of the most striking looks available from the Custom Shop.

Neck

• Material: Roasted Quarter-Sawn Maple

• Profile: 60 Style Oval “C”

• Neck Thickness:

  • 1st fret: 0.790″

  • 12th fret: 0.930″

• Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood Flat-Lam

• Radius: 9.5″ – 12″ Compound

• Frets: Narrow Tall (6105 style)

• Inlays: Vintage Clay Dots

• Nut: Bone

• Finish: Nitrocellulose Medium Tint Relic

The 60s Oval C profile paired with the compound radius provides excellent playability — ideal for both traditional vintage phrasing and modern dynamic playing. The roasted quarter-sawn neck is stable, fast and sits perfectly in the hand.

Electronics & Pickups

• Configuration: S-S-S

• Pickups:

  • Hand-Wound Strat JCE Custom Neck

  • Hand-Wound Strat JCE Custom Middle (RW/RP)

  • Hand-Wound Strat JCE Custom Bridge

• Switching: 5-way

• Controls: Volume + Tone/Tone

• Wiring: Strat 1/2 Blender Wiring

• Capacitor: .1 PIO (Paper in Oil) Relic

The Hand-Wound JCE Custom set delivers dynamic, organic and warm tones. Sonically, it balances classic ’60s chime with a fuller, more musical midrange. The 1/2 Blender wiring allows the neck pickup to be blended with the bridge pickup, unlocking additional tones not available in a standard Stratocaster.

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Strat Bridge – Relic

• Tuners: Vintage Locking Tuners

• Trem Arm Tip: Parchment Relic

• Neck Plate: Engraved Limited Edition Relic

• Back Plate: Vintage Strat Relic

• Hardware Finish: Relic

All hardware features a consistent relic treatment, giving the instrument a cohesive and authentic vintage aesthetic.

Playability & Feel

This guitar is exceptionally lively, quick to respond and highly articulate.
Strings feel soft under the fingers, and the combination of the neck profile and compound radius allows for low action without unwanted buzz. The JCE Hand-Wound pickups provide a wide tonal palette — from sparkling cleans to full, dynamic overdriven sounds.

It’s an instrument that excels both on stage and in the studio.

Included

• Original Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case

• Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Shop Floor Traveler (full specification)

• Custom Shop accessories

Condition

The guitar is in very good condition, complete with all original documents and accessories.

Summary

The Fender Custom Shop ’60s Double Bound Stratocaster JRN in Aztec Gold is a rare, beautifully built high-end model. It combines authentic vintage tones with modern playability, enhanced by its unique double-bound body construction. The hand-wound pickups and top-tier materials make it an excellent choice for demanding players, collectors, and Custom Shop enthusiasts looking for something truly special.