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Second Hand 1997 Fender Custom Shop 1960's Stratocaster John Cruz Cunetto Relic in Fiesta Red

COA (which we organised as the original was lost) original case and trem arm. 

 

Here is a true classic. An early relic by Fender and Vince Cunetto and built by Masterbuilder John Cruz. It doesn't get much better than that.

We just got in this legendary instrument, crafted during the earliest years of Fender’s Relic program, this guitar was built by John Cruz a legendary master builder and aged to perfection by pioneer Vince Cunetto. 

This custom shop is one of those exceptionally rare, highly collectible builds because it represents the iconic "Cunetto Era" of the Fender Custom Shop. During this foundational period (1995–1999), Fender outsourced its pioneering aging and relic work to craftsman Vince Cunetto, while the wood selection, neck shaping, and final assembly were handled in-house by Fender's elite builders. Because John Cruz stamped and assembled this guitar prior to earning his official Master Builder title, this guitar is a highly prized collectors piece of Fender history, plus is a all round killer guitar. 

 

Specs 

Body Specs
  • Body Material: Select 2-Piece Alder.
  • Body Shape: 1960 Comfort Contour Stratocaster.
  • Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer.
  • Color: Fiesta Red (Custom Color Spec).
  • Routing: Correct 1960 vintage single-coil routes (stamped internally with 840 model code).
  • Cavity Shielding: Black graphite shielding paint applied over the raw wood stamps. 
Neck Specs
  • Neck Material: Maple (showing beautiful premium birdseye figuring).
  • Neck Profile: Early 1960s Oval "C" Shape.
  • Fingerboard Material: Thick Slab Rosewood (period-correct construction style for 1959–1962).
  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (true vintage specification).
  • Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm).
  • Number of Frets: 21 Frets.
  • Fret Size: Vintage Style Fretwire.
  • Nut Material: Bone (Width: 1.650" / 42 mm).
  • Position Inlays: Aged Vintage Clay Dots.
  • Craftsman Stamp: Signed/Stamped by John Cruz and Oscar Pallares at the neck heel.
Electronics & Hardware
  • Pickups: 3 Custom Shop Custom '60s Single-Coil Strat Pickups (Staggered Alnico magnets, vintage-correct cloth push-back wiring).
  • Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle Pickup).
  • Switching: Modern 5-Way Blade Switch (Fender standard inclusion for these reissues).
  • Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with aged block and saddles.
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Kluson Deluxe Kluson-style keys.
  • Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel/Chrome.
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green aged guard (11-hole standard configuration).
Relic Framework & Accessories
  • Aging Process: Authentically distressed by Vince Cunetto (subtle finish checking, minor indentations, realistic edge wear, and hardware patina).
  • Serial Number Layout: 4-digit code stamped on a four-bolt chrome neck plate preceded by an "R" (R3070).
  • Case: Fender Custom Shop Original Hard-Shell Case (typically brown Tolex with a plush gold/yellow interior fabric lining).

 

Warranty & Returns

All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!

Shipping

We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!

We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.

If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.

We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.

Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.

Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.

Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!

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Second Hand 1997 Fender Custom Shop 1960's Stratocaster John Cruz Cunetto Relic in Fiesta Red

COA (which we organised as the original was lost) original case and trem arm. 

 

Here is a true classic. An early relic by Fender and Vince Cunetto and built by Masterbuilder John Cruz. It doesn't get much better than that.

We just got in this legendary instrument, crafted during the earliest years of Fender’s Relic program, this guitar was built by John Cruz a legendary master builder and aged to perfection by pioneer Vince Cunetto. 

This custom shop is one of those exceptionally rare, highly collectible builds because it represents the iconic "Cunetto Era" of the Fender Custom Shop. During this foundational period (1995–1999), Fender outsourced its pioneering aging and relic work to craftsman Vince Cunetto, while the wood selection, neck shaping, and final assembly were handled in-house by Fender's elite builders. Because John Cruz stamped and assembled this guitar prior to earning his official Master Builder title, this guitar is a highly prized collectors piece of Fender history, plus is a all round killer guitar. 

 

Specs 

Body Specs
  • Body Material: Select 2-Piece Alder.
  • Body Shape: 1960 Comfort Contour Stratocaster.
  • Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer.
  • Color: Fiesta Red (Custom Color Spec).
  • Routing: Correct 1960 vintage single-coil routes (stamped internally with 840 model code).
  • Cavity Shielding: Black graphite shielding paint applied over the raw wood stamps. 
Neck Specs
  • Neck Material: Maple (showing beautiful premium birdseye figuring).
  • Neck Profile: Early 1960s Oval "C" Shape.
  • Fingerboard Material: Thick Slab Rosewood (period-correct construction style for 1959–1962).
  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (true vintage specification).
  • Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm).
  • Number of Frets: 21 Frets.
  • Fret Size: Vintage Style Fretwire.
  • Nut Material: Bone (Width: 1.650" / 42 mm).
  • Position Inlays: Aged Vintage Clay Dots.
  • Craftsman Stamp: Signed/Stamped by John Cruz and Oscar Pallares at the neck heel.
Electronics & Hardware
  • Pickups: 3 Custom Shop Custom '60s Single-Coil Strat Pickups (Staggered Alnico magnets, vintage-correct cloth push-back wiring).
  • Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle Pickup).
  • Switching: Modern 5-Way Blade Switch (Fender standard inclusion for these reissues).
  • Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with aged block and saddles.
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Kluson Deluxe Kluson-style keys.
  • Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel/Chrome.
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green aged guard (11-hole standard configuration).
Relic Framework & Accessories
  • Aging Process: Authentically distressed by Vince Cunetto (subtle finish checking, minor indentations, realistic edge wear, and hardware patina).
  • Serial Number Layout: 4-digit code stamped on a four-bolt chrome neck plate preceded by an "R" (R3070).
  • Case: Fender Custom Shop Original Hard-Shell Case (typically brown Tolex with a plush gold/yellow interior fabric lining).

 

Warranty & Returns

All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!

Shipping

We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!

We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.

If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.

We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.

Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.

Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.

Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!