The description of the 1959 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic highlights vintage-inspired tone and authentic wear. This guitar features a 2-piece select alder body with nitrocellulose lacquer in Super Faded Aged Sea Foam Green, delivering the look and feel of a classic heirloom instrument. Its quartersawn maple neck with 59-style 'D' back-shape and 3A rosewood fingerboard provides smooth playability across 21 narrow-tall frets.

Equipped with a trio of hand-wound Fat ’50s single-coil pickups, Vintage Modified #2 wiring, and Tone-Save bleed circuitry, it produces the rich, sought-after tones of the late 1950s. Premium features include a 9.5-inch radius, 5-way pickup selector, vintage-style synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuners, bone nut, and 3-ply mint green pickguard. The guitar comes complete with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.

Body Material:

2-Piece Select Alder. Offers a lightweight construction with excellent resonance and tonal balance. Alder provides warm lows, clear mids, and bright highs, making it ideal for a versatile vintage sound.

Body Finish:

Nitrocellulose Lacquer. Creates an authentically worn-in appearance while allowing the wood to breathe naturally, enhancing the guitar’s resonance and providing a classic, vintage aesthetic.

Color:

Super Faded Aged Sea Foam Green. Features a subtle, timeworn look reminiscent of classic guitars from the late 1950s, giving each instrument a unique heirloom quality.

Neck Material:

Quartersawn Maple. Provides exceptional stability and durability while offering a smooth playing surface. The maple contributes to a bright, articulate tone and retains its shape over time.

Neck Shape:

1959 'D' Back-Shape. Designed for comfort and classic playability, this shape allows for easy fretting and a familiar feel for vintage-style guitarists.

Fingerboard:

3A Rosewood. Smooth, premium-grade rosewood delivers warm tonal characteristics and a comfortable playing surface for both chords and single-note lines.

Fingerboard Radius:

9.5 inch. Combines comfort and flexibility, allowing easy string bending while maintaining accurate fretting and optimal playability across the neck.

Number of Frets:

21 Narrow Tall (6105). Supports precise note articulation and vintage-style playability, giving a classic feel without sacrificing control or comfort.

Scale Length:

25.5 inch. Provides balanced string tension and characteristic Stratocaster tone, producing clarity in the highs and fullness in the lows.

Nut: Bone, 1.650 inch Width. Ensures stable tuning, smooth string movement, and enhanced sustain while contributing to a classic, traditional look.

Pickups:

Hand-Wound Fat ’50s Single-Coil (Bridge, Middle, Neck). Each pickup is carefully hand-wound to recreate the warm, clear tones of the 1950s, offering rich highs, full mids, and punchy lows with dynamic response.

Electronics:

Vintage Modified #2 Wiring with Tone-Save Bleed Circuitry. Preserves treble clarity when lowering the volume, ensuring consistent tone across all settings, and provides versatile tonal shaping options.

Pickup Configuration:

SSS with 5-Way Selector. Classic three-single-coil layout allows access to a wide range of tones, from sparkling cleans to smooth, vintage overdriven sounds.

Bridge:

Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo. Enables smooth vibrato and expressive pitch modulation while maintaining tuning stability and a vintage aesthetic.

Tuning Machines:

Vintage-Style. Accurately maintain tuning and replicate the look and feel of classic period-correct hardware.

Pickguard:

3-Ply Mint Green. Protects the guitar body from wear while contributing to the vintage-inspired visual design.