Description
This Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster Journeyman is more than a nod to the golden era of rock and blues; it's a living tribute to a time when innovation met soul on the stage. Built for the seasoned player or the passionate collector, this limited-edition model strikes a rare balance between vintage authenticity and road-tested reliability. With its subtly weathered relic finish and period-correct appointments, it captures the spirit of late-'60s Strat magic while offering modern performance where it matters most.
Crafted from a 2-piece alder body and finished in a beautifully aged Charcoal Frost Metallic nitro lacquer, this Strat doesn't just look the part; it resonates with the warm, open tone that made late-'60s Fenders legendary. The hand-wound M.D. Bone Tone pickups are relic'd to match the aesthetic but voiced to deliver rich harmonic content, bold midrange character, and crystalline top-end sparkle; ideal for expressive blues, psych-infused rock, and soulful Americana. A '68-'69 relic control assembly and CRL 5-way switch give you vintage feel with expanded tonal reach.
The rift-sawn maple neck is carved to a classic 1969 "U" shape; chunky but smooth in the hands, with a .850" to .910" taper that feels substantial yet nimble. A lightly tinted gloss polyurethane finish adds to the authentic vibe without compromising playability. Paired with a 9.5" radius and 6105 narrow tall frets, this maple fretboard is made for expressive bends and fluid runs. Bone nut and vintage relic'd Schaller F tuners ensure spot-on tuning stability and a classic playing feel.
Visually, the Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic finish pops against the parchment relic'd pickguard and aged hardware, giving this Strat a ghostly cool, broken-in elegance. From the engraved Limited Edition neck plate to the micarta black dot markers, every detail speaks to the care and legacy poured into this build.
At Cream City Music, we love guitars that tell a story before you even plug in; this 1969 Strat Journeyman is one of those rare pieces. It's a lovingly built, historically faithful Stratocaster that will inspire you every time you pick it up.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Alder
- Finish: Charcoal Frost Metallic with Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Journeyman Relic'd
- Neck: Rift-Sawn Maple, 1969 "U" Shape
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane, Light Tint
- Neck Thickness: .850" @ 1st Fret, .910" @ 12th Fret
- Fingerboard: Rift-Sawn Maple, 9.5" Radius
- Frets: Narrow Tall / 6105
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Dots: Micarta Black 3/32" Side, 7mm Face
- Lamination: Round Laminate
- Pickguard: Custom, '63-'69 Strat Shape, Parchment Relic
- Pickups: Hand-Wound M.D. Bone Tone NK Relic (Neck), Hand-Wound M.D. Bone Tone MID Relic (Middle), Hand-Wound M.D. Bone Tone BRG Relic (Bridge)
- Switching: 5-Way Lever (CRL)
- Controls: Strat Vintage '68-'69 Relic Assembly
- Knobs: Vintage White Relic (Tone x2, Volume x1)
- Switch Tip: Vintage White Relic
- Trem Arm Tip: American Vintage White Relic
- Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Strat Relic
- Tremolo Arm: Upgraded '60s Relic
- Output Jack: Vintage Strat Relic
- Tuning Machines: Schaller F Key Relic
- Neck Plate: Engraved Limited Edition Chrome Relic
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Black Case
Sku: 9235001459
