Vintage Strat Soul With Postmodern Firepower
The Postmodern Stratocaster is what happens when Fender Custom Shop listens to vintage purists and modern players at the same time. This Aged Black Journeyman Relic takes the classic Strat recipe and quietly upgrades everything that matters for tone, feel, and flexibility.
Two piece select alder, a rift sawn maple neck, and a round lam rosewood board set the foundation. Hand wound Dual Mag II pickups and smart half blender wiring give you way more usable sounds than a stock Strat, without getting in your way when you just want to plug in and play.
Journeyman Relic Aged Black: Broken In, Not Beat Up
This finish nails that sweet spot between closet classic and road worn. The lacquer Journeyman Relic treatment feels gently played in, so there is no sticky gloss fighting your hands and no over the top fake wear.
The 2 piece select alder body keeps things balanced and lively. Deep 57 style contours and a contoured neck heel hug your body and make upper fret work feel natural, whether you are comping chords or stretching out for singing bends.
Rift Sawn Maple Neck With A Confident 1959 D Carve
The rift sawn maple neck is all about stability and resonance. The 1959 D profile fills your hand in a really satisfying way, without feeling like a baseball bat that slows you down.
The 9.5 to 12 inch compound radius is a huge part of why this guitar feels so dialed in. Down low, chords feel familiar and comfortable. As you move up the neck, the radius flattens out so big bends stay clean instead of fretting out. Narrow tall 6105 frets and vintage clay dots finish the package with a perfect blend of modern playability and vintage vibe.
Hand Wound Dual Mag II Pickups And Half Blender Magic
This set of Custom Shop hand wound Dual Mag II Strat pickups is the real deal. The bridge has bite and cut that slices through a mix without going ice pick. The neck stays glassy and round, even when you lean into gain. The reverse wound reverse polarity middle pickup gives you that classic 2 and 4 Strat quack with reduced hum.
The half blender wiring with tone saver treble bleed is where the Postmodern name really earns its keep. Positions 1 and 2 let you blend in the neck pickup for tones you simply cannot get on a standard Strat, including that sweet neck and bridge combo. Roll your volume down and the treble bleed keeps things clear instead of muddy.
Custom Shop Hardware That Works For Real Players
A Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo gives you that elastic Strat feel with rock solid intonation if you set it up the way you like to play. Vintage style tuners, a bone nut, and the single wing string tree with metal spacer all work together so the guitar stays in tune when you lean on the bar.
Nickel and chrome hardware, a three ply black pickguard, and white knobs and switch tip keep the look classic and mean without getting flashy. It feels like a guitar that has been on a lot of good records already.
Dialed In, Inspected, And Ready For Your Rig
Pictures are of the actual guitar you are buying, serial XN16586, so what you see is what shows up. It gets inspected three times before it leaves and comes with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.
You also get a free pro setup, a genuine 100 dollar value. Our techs are seasoned players who dial in every guitar like it is going into their own rig, so you get perfect intonation and action set right. Want it your way? Tell us your string gauge and preferred action at checkout and we will nail it before shipping. Free insured 2 to 3 day shipping and our 72 Hour Love It Guarantee mean you can plug in at home and really live with it. If it does not inspire you, we are here to make it right.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team about whether this Postmodern Strat is the right fit for you.
