Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB

Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB review

The Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB is a limited-edition Custom Shop electric guitar built in the United States. Its specification combines an alder body, a maple neck, a rosewood fingerboard, three hand-wound Texas Special single-coil pickups, and a vintage-style tremolo. The listed model designation is 1961 Relic, and the finish is described as Super Heavy Relic in Aged Black over 3-Color Sunburst. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based only on the supplied product specifications.

The product name includes "Roasted," but the detailed neck specification lists maple without giving a roasting process or treatment details. That distinction matters when interpreting the listing: the finish, materials, and hardware are specified, while the name alone does not establish any further construction method. The price is listed as 7499, with no currency stated.

Body, neck, and playing dimensions

The body is alder, with no separate top. The neck is maple and uses a bolt-on construction. Its 1960s-style oval C profile measures 20 mm thick at the first fret and 24 mm at the twelfth fret. These measurements give a clearer description of the neck shape than the profile name alone, though they do not indicate how any individual player will find it in hand.

The rosewood fingerboard has a 241 mm (9.5-inch) radius and carries 21 vintage-style frets. The 648 mm (25.51-inch) scale length is a full-length design, and the bone nut is 42.9 mm (1.6875 inches) wide. Together, those dimensions describe a traditional-style layout. The listing does not provide fret dimensions, neck relief, action, or setup measurements, so those details cannot be assessed here.

Pickups and controls

Three Fender Custom Shop hand-wound Texas Special Strat single-coil pickups form an SSS configuration. The control layout has one volume control, two tone controls, and a five-way pickup selector. The wiring is identified as Fat '50s 1/2 Blender Strat wiring. The specification names the circuit, but does not explain its switching behavior or provide a wiring diagram, so the available information is not enough to describe every possible control combination.

Single-coil pickups and a five-way selector give the guitar a familiar three-pickup arrangement on paper. Actual output, noise level, tonal balance, and response depend on the instrument and playing conditions, and cannot be established from the component list alone. Fender's hand-wound designation identifies the pickup type and maker, not a measured frequency response or a guaranteed sound.

Hardware and finish

The guitar has a Fender Custom Shop Vintage Tremolo, Fender vintage-style tuning machines, and nickel-plated hardware. The pickguard is three-ply tortoiseshell. Factory strings are specified as.010 to.046 gauge. The supplied data does not identify the bridge's precise adjustment range, tuning-machine ratio, or the specific tremolo setup, so those points should be checked with a seller if they affect a purchase decision.

The Super Heavy Relic finish is listed as Aged Black over 3-Color Sunburst. This describes the intended appearance and finish treatment, but the specifications do not detail the placement or extent of the relic work. "ABLK/3TSB" appears in the product name, while the full finish description is given separately. The guitar is also listed as black in the basic color field, which is a broad catalog label rather than a complete account of the layered finish description.

Included items and buying considerations

A black Tolex case, strap, and certificate are included. The general listing fields say "including case: yes" and "bag: no," consistent with the detailed contents. Availability begins in July 2025, and the item number is 621224. The sales unit is one piece.

As a limited-edition American-made Custom Shop model, this guitar is specified with carefully identified materials, pickup construction, wiring, and hardware. Its strongest documented points are the full set of dimensions, the named pickup system, and the included hard case. Buyers should confirm the currency behind the listed price, current availability, and any setup or finish details directly with the retailer. Since no customer feedback is available, there is no basis here for claims about reliability, comfort, or sound beyond what the specifications state.