Fender 69 Strat OLW Relic
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Fender
69 Strat OLW Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
604383
Brand:
Fender
Model:
69 Strat OLW Relic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made Strat – the attention to detail is impressive. The '69 spec nails that sweet spot of vintage vibe and usability; it's responsive, articulate, and just begs to be played. Ideal for players chasing a genuine vintage tone and feel, without the drawbacks of a truly old instrument.
Product Description
- Fender 69 Strat OLW 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 (6105) 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: Schaller Vintage style
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Olympic White
- Includes Deluxe case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Selected ash body delivers resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
- • Hand-wound '69 Custom Shop pickups offer authentic, thick vintage Strat tone.
- • The '69 U-neck profile is incredibly comfortable and familiar to vintage players.
- • Schaller vintage-style tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability and a classic look.
CONS
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be a concern for some regarding durability.
- • Olympic White finish shows every fingerprint and scratch, requiring careful maintenance.
- • The 9.5” radius and narrow tall frets might not suit players preferring modern feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Ash
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 (6105)
Bridge
Custom Shop Vintage Synchronised Tremolo
Weight
8 lbs 6 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is purely cosmetic; it doesn't impact playability or tone. Fender's Custom Shop ensures the instrument remains structurally sound and plays perfectly.
Yes, Fender's Custom Shop meticulously winds these pickups to replicate the output and tonal character of genuine 1969 Strat pickups, capturing that classic warmth and bite.
The Custom Shop tremolo is designed to mimic the feel and functionality of a vintage trem, offering a similar range of motion and subtle, vintage-style tuning instability if abused.
