Fender LTD Roasted Strat Relic SG

Fender LTD Roasted Strat Relic SG review

The Fender LTD Roasted Strat Relic SG is a limited-edition Custom Shop Stratocaster model listed for $5,899. Its specifications describe a two-piece body made from selected roasted ash, a maple neck, an AAA flamed rosewood fingerboard, three hand-wound single-coil pickups, and a vintage-style tremolo. It is made in the USA and includes a case, strap, and certificate. The model was listed as available beginning in April 2026, with a 2026 limited run.

No customer reviews are available, and the specifications alone cannot establish how this particular guitar feels or sounds in use. The assessment here is therefore based on the supplied construction and electronics details, not a hands-on test. Buyers should also confirm availability and final configuration with the seller before ordering.

Body, finish, and neck

The body is specified as two-piece selected roasted ash, with no separate top. Its Aged Shoreline Gold finish uses nitrocellulose lacquer. The listed color is Shoreline Gold, while the detailed finish description calls it Aged Shoreline Gold. That distinction is worth checking in product photos or with the retailer if the exact appearance matters.

The neck is maple and described as quartersawn. Its profile is a 1960s-style oval C, paired with a 12-inch fingerboard radius. The fingerboard is AAA flamed rosewood, with pearl dot inlays. These are concrete details for assessing the instrument's construction and layout, but they do not establish neck weight, setup, fretwork quality, or the feel of the finish. Those points require inspection of the individual guitar.

The specification lists 21 narrow-tall frets, identified as 6105, and a 648 mm scale length, equivalent to the standard 25.5-inch Stratocaster scale. The fret size and radius provide useful reference points for players comparing neck dimensions. Fender does not provide fret material, nut width, neck thickness measurements, or factory action in the supplied information.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of three hand-wound single-coil units: a Tomatillo at the neck, a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity Tomatillo in the middle, and an Ancho Poblano at the bridge. This combination retains the traditional neck, middle, and bridge layout. The reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup is a distinct specification, but the supplied data does not state noise levels, output measurements, or tonal characteristics. No specific sound claims can be verified from the parts list alone.

The controls use Vintage Modified Strat No. 2 wiring and a five-way pickup switch. The description identifies the wiring and selector, but does not spell out the control layout or switching behavior in detail. Players who need a particular wiring configuration should request a diagram or confirmation from Fender or the retailer rather than assuming additional functions.

Tremolo, accessories, and value

The guitar has a vintage-style tremolo. The specifications do not identify the bridge's exact hardware, saddle material, number of screws, or setup, and they provide no tuning-stability claims. "Vintage-style" is the level of detail available here, so players comparing tremolo systems should seek further confirmation before treating it as a particular hardware design.

The package includes a case, strap, and certificate; a gig bag is not included. The listed sales unit is one guitar, and its item number is 643127. These details help clarify what is supplied at the stated $5,899 price, though the specifications do not identify the case type or strap construction.

As a limited-run Custom Shop model, the listed value rests on its specified materials, hand-wound pickups, nitrocellulose finish, and included accessories. Whether that package justifies the price depends on the buyer's priorities and the condition and setup of the actual instrument. The available information does not support claims about rarity beyond the 2026 limited-run designation, nor does it establish resale value.

Technical verdict

The Fender LTD Roasted Strat Relic SG has a clearly defined Stratocaster-style configuration: roasted ash body, quartersawn maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 21 narrow-tall frets, three hand-wound single-coil pickups, five-way switching, and a vintage-style tremolo. Its U.S. Manufacture and included case, strap, and certificate are also stated. Important buying questions remain, including the precise switching functions, hardware details, setup, weight, and the appearance of the aged finish. With no customer reviews or hands-on results available, those points should be verified directly rather than inferred from the model description.