Fender Custom Shop Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 4.98

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Quality 3.75

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Reliability / Value 4.98

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Fender Custom Shop Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Specs

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  • Body Shape: Strat®  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Ash  
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  • Finish: Lacquer  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 21  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • String Nut: Bone  
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  • Tuners: Fender  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Nickel/Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: 6105  
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  • Number of Pickups: 3  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 5-Position Blade  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Middle Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • '60s Strat pickups with RWRP (Reverse-wound, reverse-polarity) middle pickup

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Fender Custom Shop's beauty in no time.

This guitar has some truly great features for the right price. Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is truly a great instrument, one that Fender Custom Shop should be proud of. It stands out among other guitars in its price range, and its superb features surely contribute a lot to this kind of overall opinion. Should you be considering a guitar that managed to satisfy a lot of musicians' desires - Fender Custom Shop's Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is a great choice!

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Fender Custom Shop surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is one of the most reliable guitar models out there, and there is a good reason why that is so. Fender Custom Shop is known for making durable, reliable musical instruments that will last you a lifetime if you take care of your guitar, as you should. Time Machine '62 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is definitely a guitar you can be sure that will last.