Relic finish: faking age cracks on a 1956 Strat

After installing the frets, I shaped the fret ends as usual and leveled the tops — but I left the final shaping and polishing until after the finish work is completed. I taped off the peghead fender custom shop heavy relic stratocaster
 so its original finish would be unaffected. Here I’m using an airbrush, spraying shellac thinned with Behkol solvent and lightly shaded with ColorTone stains. Find your own legend among our Fender Custom Shop Strats Fender Stratocaster is undoubtedly one of the most revered names in guitars. Used to craft some of the world’s most recognized harmonies, the Stratocaster is known for its signature look, its prized sound quality, and its ability to adapt to virtually any musical style. From rock and country to blues and jazz, the Stratocaster has been making a name for itself since 1954. Fender Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1954 Heavy Relic Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance