Fender 1969 Strat HR AVW

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Fender 1969 Strat HR AVW

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1969 Strat HR AVW

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Product Info

Article Number: 601120
Brand: Fender
Model: 1969 Strat HR AVW
Price: $6,598.90

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This 1969 Strat HR AVW is a serious contender for vintage Strat aficionados. The Custom Shop pickups provide a fantastic range of tones, from glassy cleans to gritty overdrive, and the relic’d finish nails that authentic feel. It's ideal for players seeking a genuine vintage vibe and top-tier craftsmanship – a real player's instrument.

Product Description

  • Fender LTD 1969 Strat HR AVW
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop model
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Neck profile: 1969 "U")
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • 21 Narrow tall frets
  • Pickups: 1 Hand-wound Custom Shop Texas Special (bridge)
  • 1 hand-wound Custom Shop RWRP Fat ‘50s (middle) and 1 hand-wound Custom Shop ’69 (neck) single coils
  • Vintage Strat wiring
  • 5-Way switch
  • 3-Ply parchment pickguard
  • 6-Saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles
  • Fender / Schaller Vintage ‘F’ style machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Finish: Heavy Relic
  • Colour: Aged Vintage White
  • Includes case and certificate
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Hand-wound Texas Special bridge pickup delivers searing, articulate tones.
  • • The '69 U neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
  • • Alder body provides a balanced resonance with excellent sustain.
  • • Heavy Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
  • • Heavy Relic finish isn't for everyone; some prefer a cleaner look.
  • • The 9.5” radius might feel a bit flat for players accustomed to modern profiles.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Custom Shop Texas Special (bridge), RWRP Fat ‘50s (middle), ’69 (neck)
Scale Length 25.5"
Frets 21 Narrow Tall
Bridge 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Weight 8.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The RWRP pickup provides a warmer, more rounded tone than a standard single coil, adding a unique voicing for rhythm playing and expanding the tonal palette.
Relic finishes are inherently variable; each guitar will display a unique pattern of wear, making each instrument truly one-of-a-kind and reflecting a hand-applied process.
Bent steel saddles improve sustain and tuning stability compared to traditional vintage-style saddles, offering enhanced performance without sacrificing the vintage feel.

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