{"product_id":"fender-stratocaster-late-1965-daphne-blue-reliced-case","title":"Fender Stratocaster Late 1965 Glas Custom Daphne Blue Relic 7.8lbs w\/ Fender Tweed Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"30c52ff0-8389-4e0f-a641-4db831c86130\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"315\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere we have a Glas Customs Stratocaster build inspired by the transitional period of late 1965, when Fender’s familiar pre-CBS language began giving way to the larger headstock and bolder visual identity of the CBS era.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eFinished in matte Daphne Blue with a dark rosewood fingerboard and aged tortoiseshell guard, this one balances mid-’60s character with a handful of carefully chosen modern upgrades. It is not intended as a forensic museum clone. It is a piece of functional art built to capture the look and spirit of the period while remaining practical, reliable and highly playable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eThe alder body weighs a well-balanced 7.8 lbs and has been given a full medium-relic treatment across the entire instrument. The matte finish carries natural-looking wear and aging without pushing into heavy-relic territory. The aged and lightly warped tortoiseshell guard adds serious character, paired with parchment pickup covers, cream controls and tastefully aged hardware throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eThe genuine Fender neck features a rosewood fingerboard, early large-style headstock and period-inspired transition decal. The neck, headstock and fingerboard have all been aged to match the body, creating one cohesive instrument rather than a collection of separately finished parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eA few details deliberately depart from strict 1965 construction. The neck uses 22 medium-jumbo frets, a 7.25\" radius and a top-adjusting truss rod. The additional fret, larger wire and straightforward truss-rod access are intentional pieces of poetic licence, adding modern functionality while preserving the vintage visual language of the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eThe fingerboard edges have been hand rolled, the nut hand finished, and the frets professionally dressed and polished. Kluson\/Fender vintage-style tuners complete the headstock and provide smooth, dependable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eAt the heart of the guitar is an Arcane ’62 pickup set. These deliver the open highs, woody attack and hollow in-between response associated with a strong early-’60s Strat, with enough warmth and body to pair beautifully with the rosewood board and alder body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eThe electronics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16jrl3t\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eArcane ’62 pickup set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hibfdu\" data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eCTS matched 450G potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohemul\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eFull vintage cloth wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mju7os\" data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e5-way pickup selector switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10mcmax\" data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eTreble tone control modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vz27dr\" data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e0.1µF paper-in-oil capacitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14uurdm\" data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eTonePros output jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1epu08m\" data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eGenuine vintage solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eThe 0.1µF paper-in-oil capacitor preserves the broad, deep tone sweep associated with mid-’60s Strat wiring, with the PIO construction selected as a boutique interpretation of the original circuit. The treble tone modification places the bridge pickup on the tone circuit, providing greater control over its upper range without changing the classic three-knob layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003eThe vintage-spaced tremolo uses full 56mm string spacing and is set flat against the body with three springs. This gives the guitar a firm, direct response and strong tuning stability while retaining the familiar appearance and feel of a traditional synchronized tremolo. The tremolo arm is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003eSet up with 9–42 strings, low action and accurate intonation, the guitar feels fast and responsive across the full neck. The medium-jumbo frets make bending easier, while the vintage radius keeps the overall feel rooted in the era. It plays like hot butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3696\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003eThis guitar is listed in Excellent condition. The matte finish, wear, aged guard, hardware aging and cosmetic marks are intentional and form part of the Glas relic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003eNeck Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"4354\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tdlgsu\" data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003eGenuine Fender neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ovra3\" data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sg33hr\" data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003eProfile: Vintage-inspired C\/D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sa97vl\" data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4020\"\u003eFirst-fret depth: Approximately 21.51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"on5m00\" data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4061\"\u003e12th-fret depth: Approximately 23.64mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fb1kvq\" data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4077\"\u003eRadius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1271xye\" data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4102\"\u003eFrets: 22 medium jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ym3pqg\" data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003eScale length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nura48\" data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003eNut width: Approximately 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ajpzyx\" data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4182\"\u003eTop-adjusting truss rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ya7c1\" data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003eHand-rolled fingerboard edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q4hrej\" data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4234\"\u003eHand-finished nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x3l3y1\" data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4278\"\u003eProfessionally dressed and polished frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"26ru3y\" data-start=\"4279\" data-end=\"4315\"\u003eKluson\/Fender vintage-style tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k0r7zj\" data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4338\"\u003eBridge spacing: 56mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uc7720\" data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4354\"\u003eStrings: 9–42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4515\"\u003eThe guitar ships in the pictured relic’d grey Fender tweed hard case with red lining, complete with the tremolo arm and ready to play straight out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4647\"\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=\"4649\" data-end=\"4758\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe ship fully insured within 24 hours of cleared payment. Buy with confidence, and please check our feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43195017330897,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/1489\/3265\/files\/IMG_8033.jpg?v=1785032629","url":"https:\/\/glasguitarsla.com\/products\/fender-stratocaster-late-1965-daphne-blue-reliced-case","provider":"Glas Guitars ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}