Description

The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster NOS is a limited-edition electric guitar built for players and collectors who demand vintage authenticity without the wear. Part of the Time Machine Series, this reissue captures the original 1960 Strat’s aesthetics and tone with masterful precision. Its alder body is finished in period-correct thin-skin nitro lacquer, evoking the feel of a freshly minted instrument from Fender’s golden era.

Early '60s Feel With NOS Finish

The “New Old Stock” designation means this Stratocaster is built with vintage specs and appears factory-fresh, as if preserved since 1960. You’ll find a classic alder body paired with a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, complete with a 7.25" radius and vintage-style frets. The early '60s “C” neck profile offers familiar comfort, perfect for rhythm players and lead stylists alike.

Custom Shop Pickups for Period-Correct Tone

This Time Machine Strat is equipped with Custom Shop '60s single-coil pickups that deliver classic Strat sparkle and warmth with glassy highs, tight low end, and dynamic touch response. A 5-way selector switch and traditional volume/tone layout give you instant access to bell-like cleans and gritty blues tones alike.

Vintage Hardware and Classic Appointments

From its vintage-style synchronized tremolo to the aged white 3-ply pickguard and clay dot inlays, every detail honors Fender’s 1960 craftsmanship. The nickel/chrome hardware, vintage tuners, and bone nut further add to the instrument’s authenticity and reliable performance on stage or in the studio.

Built for Players and Collectors

Whether you're chasing that unmistakable pre-CBS sound or seeking a collectible showpiece from the Custom Shop, this 1960 Strat NOS delivers. Each guitar ships with a brown deluxe hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and premium Fender accessories, ready to be cherished for decades to come.

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster NOS Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst
Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster NOS Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst
Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster NOS Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Features

  • Select alder body with NOS lacquer finish
  • Custom Shop '60s Strat single-coil pickups
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 7.25" vintage radius
  • Early '60s "C" neck profile with nitro finish
  • Vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge
  • 5-way blade switch with traditional controls
  • Deluxe brown hardshell case with COA
  • Built in Fender's Custom Shop in the USA
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Specs

Body
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer (NOS)
  • Body shape: Stratocaster
Neck
  • Material: Maple
  • Profile: Early '60s "C"
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Scale length: 25.5"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Frets: 21 vintage-style
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.650"
  • Inlays: Clay dot
Electronics
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck pickup: Custom Shop '60s Strat single-coil
  • Middle pickup: Custom Shop '60s Strat single-coil
  • Bridge pickup: Custom Shop '60s Strat single-coil
  • Controls: Master volume, tone 1 (neck), tone 2 (middle)
  • Switching: 5-position blade
Hardware
  • Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style with Fender logo
  • Pickguard: 3-ply white
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Case: Deluxe brown hardshell
  • Accessories: Strap, cable, COA
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of origin: USA
Additional Info
  • Neck Profile: Early '60s C shape
  • Neck Wood: nitro-finished Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood with clay-dot inlays
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Frets: 21 vintage style
  • Nut Width: 1.65"
  • Body Dimensions: L 15.5" x W 12.75" x D 1.75"
  • Weight: 8 lbs
  • Total Length: 38.75"

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    byNick

    fromPa

    Ive been looking for a Strat that I liked as much as my PRS Silver Sky. After trying the full USA lineup & being disappointed I knew that the Custom Shop was where I wanted to end up. This guitar blew me away in tone, quality, and value. Cant beat the price & quality on this one!

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  • asked byGremlins

    fromundisclosed

    Hello, I have a question regarding the electric guitar currently listed for sale. Could you please provide details about the neck radius and the pickup specifications for this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Neck Specifications: Neck Profile: Early '60s "C" Shape Neck Wood: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches (184 mm) Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets Scale Length: 25.5 inches (648 mm) Nut Width: 1.650 inches (42 mm) Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer. Pickup Specifications: Pickup Configuration: SSS (Single-Single-Single) Pickups: 3 Custom '60s Single-Coil Strat® Pickups Controls: Master Volume Tone 1 (Neck Pickup) Tone 2 (Middle Pickup) Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade
  • asked byMike

    fromIndianapolis, IN

    Neck shape, fret size, pickups ??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. There are no published specs. Give us a call and we can set up a video conference.