Introducing the 2021 Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Sage Green, a standout piece that combines the timeless appeal of a Stratocaster with modern enhancements for today's player. This guitar is a prime example of the Fender Custom Shop's ability to produce instruments that are both visually stunning and sonically versatile. The aged sage green metallic finish gives this guitar a unique look, setting it apart from the standard Stratocaster models. Equipped with Dual Mag II pickups, this guitar delivers a well-balanced tone, offering shimmering clear highs and rich lows that can cater to a wide range of musical styles.
The guitar's two-piece select ash body (alder for the Faded Sage Green model) is adorned with a Journeyman Relic finish, providing it with a well-loved look and feel right out of the box. The Closet Classic hardware adds an extra layer of vintage charm to the instrument. A rift-sawn maple neck with a '54 Strat-style "soft V" profile and a round-lam rift-sawn maple fingerboard with a 9.5”-12” compound radius ensures a classic feel with improved comfort, especially for easy note bends in the upper register. The 21 narrow tall frets further enhance the playability of this guitar.
The Postmodern Stratocaster features a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup for hum cancellation, a five-way switch, and Strat ½ Blender with Greasebucket II wiring. This innovative wiring includes a .05uF capacitor for a late '60s-style tonal sweep and less gain loss when the volume is reduced. Other notable features include a three-ply parchment pickguard, Custom Shop Vintage synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a wing string tree with a tall metal spacer. This guitar ships with case candy, a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), and a deluxe hardshell case, weighing in at a comfortable 7lbs 15oz.
Features:
- Unique Aged Sage Green Metallic Finish: Sets this guitar apart with a distinctive and attractive look.
- Dual Mag II Pickups: Deliver a versatile and well-balanced tone, suitable for various musical genres.
- Journeyman Relic Finish: Provides a well-loved look and feel, adding character to the instrument.
- Modern Player Enhancements: Including a '54 Strat-style "soft V" profile neck, 9.5”-12” compound radius fingerboard, and 21 narrow tall frets for improved playability.
- Innovative Wiring: Strat ½ Blender with Greasebucket II wiring for a versatile tonal sweep and minimal gain loss.
