Fender 69 Strat BLK Relic
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Fender
69 Strat BLK Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
599097
Brand:
Fender
Model:
69 Strat BLK Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 69 Strat Relic is a serious contender for vintage tone hounds. The ash body provides a lively voice, while the '69 U neck and custom pickups nail that classic Fender vibe. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a playing experience and aesthetics that are hard to beat for players chasing a specific, iconic sound.
Product Description
- Fender 69 Strat BLK Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Two-piece body: Selected ash
- 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 (6150) frets
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: 3 Hand-wound Custom Shop ‘69 single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Pickguard: Three-ply parchment
- 5-Way switch
- Custom Shop vintage synchronised tremolo
- Machine heads: Vintage style
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Selected ash body delivers excellent resonance and sustain.
- • The '69 U neck profile is remarkably comfortable and familiar.
- • Hand-wound Custom Shop pickups offer a sweet, articulate vintage tone.
- • Relic finish provides aged aesthetics and a broken-in feel.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish might not appeal to players seeking a pristine look.
- • Weight can be significant due to the ash body and vintage hardware.
- • The 9.5” radius might feel flat to players accustomed to more modern profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected ash
Neck Material
Plain-grain maple
Fingerboard
9 mm AAA rosewood
Pickups
3 Hand-wound Custom Shop ‘69 single coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow tall (6150)
Bridge
Custom Shop vintage synchronized tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing itself doesn't directly change the sound, but the aging process can slightly soften the finish, potentially allowing a bit more wood resonance.
While not exact reproductions, the Custom Shop pickups are meticulously voiced to capture the tonal characteristics and output of those iconic '69 single coils.
Vintage-style tremolos generally have more 'float' than modern ones; a professional setup is recommended to optimize stability and intonation.
