Fender 69 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
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69 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
599092
Brand:
Fender
Model:
69 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made Strat, nailing that late '60s vibe. The relic job is tasteful, not overdone, and those Custom Shop pickups are phenomenal—they’ve got that glassy, slightly scooped tone perfect for everything from clean country to gritty blues rock. It's a premium-priced instrument geared towards players who truly appreciate vintage aesthetics and tone.
Product Description
- Fender 69 Strat BLK Journeyman Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Two-piece body: Selected Alder
- Bolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain" maple
- Fingerboard: 9 mm AAA rosewood
- Neck profile: 1969 "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: 3 Hand-wound Custom Shop ‘69 single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Pickguard: Three-ply parchment
- 5-Ways switch
- Custom shop cintage synchronised tremolo
- Machine heads: Vintage style
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Finish: Black
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound '69 pickups deliver a warm, articulate, and responsive vintage tone.
- • The '69 U-neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability for many hand sizes.
- • Journeyman Relic finish authentically replicates the wear of a well-loved vintage instrument.
- • The 9.5” radius rosewood fretboard facilitates comfortable bends and effortless chording.
CONS
- • The Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to players seeking a pristine instrument.
- • The nickel hardware can be prone to verdigris if not properly cared for, requiring occasional cleaning.
- • The two-piece alder body, while common, can sometimes exhibit graininess impacting sustain slightly.
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Key Features
Body Material
Selected Alder
Neck Material
Plain-Grain Maple
Fingerboard
9mm AAA Rosewood
Pickups
3 Hand-wound Custom Shop ‘69 Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is purely cosmetic; it doesn't impact the guitar's tone or structural integrity significantly, though some minimal resonance change is possible.
These are Custom Shop pickups designed to closely replicate the tonal characteristics of original '69 Strat pickups – slightly overwound for more output, but retaining that classic chime.
The custom shop tremolo is designed to mimic the feel and performance of a vintage unit, offering a smoother, more nuanced vibrato compared to more modern designs.
