{"product_id":"fender-stratocaster-1963-candy-apple-red-relic","title":"Fender Stratocaster 1963 Glas Custom Candy Apple Red Relic 7.6lbs w\/ Tweed Case","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFender Stratocaster 1963 Glas Custom Candy Apple Red Relic 7.6lbs w\/ Tweed Case\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eCandy Apple Red is one of those finishes that never needs much introduction. Paired with a relic’d rosewood board, parchment plastics and cream controls, this Glas Customs Golden Era build is our riff on a well-played 1963 Stratocaster. It draws from the pre-CBS era without trying to become a forensic museum clone, giving the guitar its own personality while preserving the look, tone and feel that made the originals so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eThis guitar uses genuine Fender parts or better, along with carefully selected boutique components. It was completed entirely by hand in Los Angeles over approximately four to six months, including the finish work, checking, hardware aging, wiring, fretwork, setup and final play-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe Candy Apple Red nitro finish has been extensively UV bombed to deepen the color, promote natural-looking checking and create the subtle fading and ambering associated with decades-old lacquer. The wear is expressive rather than clinical, giving this guitar the appearance and feel of an instrument that has already lived a serious life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eAt a beautifully balanced 7.6 lbs, this Strat feels comfortable on the strap while retaining the solid, immediate response expected from an early-’60s-style build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eThe genuine Fender neck follows classic ’60s specifications, with a relic’d rosewood fingerboard, period-correct decal and a naturally broken-in feel. The fingerboard edges have been hand rolled, the nut hand finished, and the frets professionally dressed and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eKluson Supreme staggered tuners complete the headstock, retaining the traditional vintage appearance while offering excellent stability and smooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eThe guitar is loaded with a Fender Custom Shop Fat ’50s Stratocaster pickup set. The bridge measures approximately 6.7kΩ, the middle approximately 6.11kΩ and the neck approximately 6.0kΩ, creating a balanced set with a little extra authority at the bridge. Expect a warm, rounded neck position, hollow and expressive in-between tones, and a bridge pickup with enough output and definition to cut through without becoming harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eThe electronics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r7jeef\" data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eFender Custom Shop Fat ’50s Stratocaster pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hibfdu\" data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eCTS matched 450G potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohemul\" data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eFull vintage cloth wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mju7os\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e5-way pickup selector switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10mcmax\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eTreble tone control modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e1ovgv\" data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eTonePros 4-point output jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d7wyz8\" data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003e0.047μF paper-in-oil capacitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1epu08m\" data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eGenuine vintage solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eThe 0.047μF paper-in-oil capacitor was deliberately paired with the fuller Fat ’50s pickup voice to provide a broad, useful tone-control sweep while preserving clarity and openness. The 5-way selector and treble tone control modification also provide greater control over the bridge pickup for real-world stage and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003eThe chrome hardware has been tastefully aged throughout. The vintage-spec 56mm tremolo is set flat with three springs for stable tuning, strong resonance and a solid feel beneath the picking hand. The tremolo arm is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003eThe parchment pickguard is paired with cream knobs and switch tip, adding subtle contrast against the deep Candy Apple Red finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eSet up with 9–42 strings, low action and accurate intonation, this one feels loose, fast and immediately responsive. It rings beautifully unplugged and plays like hot butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003eNow, relics aren’t for everyone. But these builds aren’t museum clones. They’re pieces of functional art made to riff on the golden era with purpose: vintage tone, old-school looks and high-performance reliability. Every part is assembled by hand, and every detail is reviewed and tested before it leaves our shop. From the UV-bombed finish and checking to the wiring, nut work and final play feel, this is a boutique-grade Strat made for serious stage and studio work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003eThis guitar is listed in Excellent condition. The checking, finish wear, hardware aging and cosmetic marks are intentional and form part of the Glas relic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3994\"\u003eNeck Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4434\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tcyg6m\" data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4017\"\u003eGenuine Fender Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qk9akh\" data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4041\"\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h9fwuk\" data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4061\"\u003eProfile: ’60s U\/C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7c8dfh\" data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f0lku9\" data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003eFrets: 21 Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15zyfmy\" data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003eNeck Finish: Nitrocellulose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"enlgt3\" data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4165\"\u003eNut Width: Approx. 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x4x78h\" data-start=\"4166\" data-end=\"4199\"\u003e1st Fret Depth: Approx. 21.93mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rnvabo\" data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4234\"\u003e12th Fret Depth: Approx. 23.15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bb64\" data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4270\"\u003eBridge Spacing: 56mm Vintage Spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pvx1xd\" data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4302\"\u003eHand-Rolled Fingerboard Edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pagbuj\" data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4322\"\u003eHand-Finished Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rc33bt\" data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eProfessionally Dressed and Polished Frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xbhfe\" data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4400\"\u003eKluson Supreme Staggered Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tmppsj\" data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4434\"\u003ePeriod-Correct Early-’60s Decal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4436\" data-end=\"4588\"\u003eThe guitar ships in the pictured Fender tweed hard case with red plush lining, complete with the tremolo arm and ready to play straight out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4720\"\u003eIf you would like to see more pictures, please check us out online, as we are limited to how many we can display on this platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4831\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe ship fully insured within 24 hours of cleared payment. 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