Fender 69 Strat Black JM Relic
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Fender
69 Strat Black JM Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
612560
Brand:
Fender
Model:
69 Strat Black JM Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious contender for players chasing that authentic late-’60s Strat vibe. The Custom Shop build quality shines through, and the relic’d aesthetic nails the vintage look. It’s perfect for blues, classic rock, and anyone wanting a beautifully aged, high-end Stratocaster.
Product Description
- Fender 69 Strat Black JM Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Selected alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: 1969 "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 narrow tall 6105 frets
- Bone nut
- Pickups: Three hand-wound Custom Shop '69 Stratocaster single coils
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- 3-ply white pickguard
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Custom Shop hand-wound '69 pickups deliver authentic vintage tone.
- • The '69 U-neck profile provides comfortable, familiar playability.
- • Relic finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument’s character.
- • 9mm rosewood fretboard and 7.25” radius offer a smooth, vintage feel.
CONS
- • The Relic finish, while appealing, isn't for players wanting a pristine instrument.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most guitarists.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to modern, more flexible pickup configurations.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
Three Custom Shop '69 Stratocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall 6105
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fender's Journeyman Relic process is carefully controlled; it’s primarily cosmetic, removing finish and creating wear patterns without compromising the wood’s strength.
They’re meticulously crafted to replicate the tonal characteristics of original '69 Strat pickups – a bit more grit and chime than later models, but still retaining clarity.
The vintage-style tremolo is generally stable, but requires proper setup and potentially upgraded tremolo springs for optimal performance, especially with aggressive use.
