01 / 27Full-length gold Stratocaster with white pickguard and relic'd hardware, displayed in its open brown hardshell case with accessories.

02 / 27Full front view of a gold Stratocaster with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and white binding around the body.

03 / 27The guitar's back is Aztec gold with white binding, a flamed maple neck, and a white tremolo cover with six holes.

04 / 27The guitar's Aztec gold back shows a white tremolo cavity cover, a light relic finish, and a maple neck joint.

05 / 27Close-up of the guitar's headstock, angled slightly left, showing a flamed maple finish, six aged gold tuners, and string trees.

06 / 27Close-up of the headstock, showing the maple wood grain, six aged gold tuners, and a "Limited Edition" decal.

07 / 27Close-up of the Aztec Gold body with white binding, showing the output jack, tremolo bridge, white pickguard, and aged cream controls.

08 / 27The Aztec gold Stratocaster's body and neck are angled, showing the white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and dark fretboard with dot inlays.

09 / 27Close-up of the Aztec gold body, showing the double binding, white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and relic wear.

10 / 27Close-up of the Aztec gold body, showing the white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, tremolo bridge, and relic wear.

11 / 27Close-up of the Aztec Gold body with cream double binding, showing the input jack, light finish checking, and a small red chip.

12 / 27The back of the Aztec gold guitar shows a white tremolo cover, output jack, and light relic wear with visible checking.

13 / 27The Aztec gold Stratocaster body, with cream binding and a white tremolo cover, shows light relic wear and a glossy neck heel.

14 / 27The gold guitar's back shows a white tremolo cover, a neck plate, and a strap button, with light relic wear and binding.

15 / 27The guitar's Aztec Gold back, with a white tremolo cover and binding, shows light relic wear and a visible strap button.

16 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light brown neck, showing white side dot markers and light fret wear.

17 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light-colored frets, with round side dots visible along the lower edge of the neck.

18 / 27A digital caliper measures the dark fretboard at the nut, showing "1.69" on its display.

19 / 27A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the Aztec Gold Stratocaster, showing 0.79 on its display.

20 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, displaying "0.96" on its screen, with dark frets and light fret markers visible.

21 / 27This image does not show the product, a '2021 Fender Custom Shop LTD GC Double Bound Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Aztec Gold w/OHSC'. It shows a digital scale displaying "7.14.2" next to a fuzzy gray surface.

22 / 27Shop Floor Traveler and Certificate of Authenticity documents are shown, with a tremolo arm, bridge cover, and small hardware.

23 / 27Close-up of the certificate of authenticity, showing the model "GC Double Bound Stratocaster" and serial number "CZ555371".

24 / 27A close-up of a white paper spec sheet, with sections for "BODY" and "NECK" details visible.

25 / 27A close-up of a white spec sheet with black text, detailing the guitar's body notes, hardware, and electronics.

26 / 27A close-up of a white paper spec sheet, showing the "NECK" section with details like "MAPLE ROASTED QTR SAWN" and "60 STYLE OVAL 'C'".

27 / 27A close-up of a white paper document with black text, showing sections for "NECK NOTES" and "HARDWARE & ELECTRONICS NOTES".

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2021 Fender Custom Shop LTD GC Double Bound Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Aztec Gold w/OHSC

$3,995.00

Available

Year2021
ConditionExcellent
StoreSherman Oaks
CaseOHSC

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Specifications

Instrument

Year: 2021
Model: Fender Custom Shop LTD GC Double Bound Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Aztec Gold
Finish: Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Condition: Excellent
Originality: relic'd
Made in: United States
Store: Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in): 25.5
Nut width (in): 1.65
Neck depth, 1st fret (in): 0.79
Neck depth, 12th fret (in): 0.96
Weight: 7lbs

Construction

Body: Alder
Neck: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: Compound 7.25"-9.50" Radius With 6105 Frets

Hardware & electronics

Pickups: Fender Handwound JCE Single-Coil Stratocaster Pickups

Case

Case: OHSC

Description

2021 Fender Custom Shop LTD Double Bound Stratocaster Journeyman Relic

Minimal Play Wear And Signs Of Use Throughout

Made In Corona, CA

Double Bound 2-Piece Alder Body With Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish In Aztec Gold

Quartersawn Roasted Maple Neck With AAA CITIES Rosewood Fingerboard And White Dot Inlays

Vintage-Style Hardware

'60 Style Oval 'C' Shape Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case, COA, Tremolo Arm And Bridge Cover

The Double Bound Stratocaster from Fender’s Custom Shop is a refined take on the classic Strat design — with elegant double-binding on the body, giving the guitar a distinctive, premium aesthetic beyond a standard Strat. The body is typically crafted from alder, while the neck is often a roasted or quartersawn maple bolt-on with a rosewood fingerboard — delivering warmth, sustain, and vintage-style feel. It’s equipped with hand-wound Custom Shop single-coil pickups (SSS configuration), which provide the familiar Strat sparkle but with slightly richer, artisan-level tone — ideal for players seeking both vintage vibe and modern reliability. Many versions use a 5-way selector, standard tremolo bridge, and traditional control layout, but with upgraded materials and attention to detail from Fender’s Custom Shop luthiers, making the guitar as much a collector’s piece as a versatile instrument for gigs or recording.

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