Fender ’69 Stratocaster 2025 Heavy Relic Reverse Headstock

No sales tax for US customers outside California.

This 2025 Fender ’69 Stratocaster in Candy Tangerine with a heavy relic finish and reverse headstock is a killer looking tribute to one of the most iconic eras in Stratocaster history.

I knew this one would stand out, visually, but it is a killer player as well.  It took the shop by storm!  The pickup output measurements fall in line with our favorites from the late 50s and early 60's, another reason why this is a staff favorite.

The guitar is all original and includes the original case and all the original paperwork, as well as the original case.  There are no issues whatsoever, and it plays perfectly.  The truss rod was checked to make sure there is room for future neck relief adjustments.

The alder body resonates beautifully, delivering classic Strat chime with added midrange punch, while the reverse headstock subtly changes string tension feel, giving the low strings a firmer response and the highs a slinkier, more expressive feel. The neck is fast and comfortable, inviting aggressive playing and expressive bends, and the pickups deliver glassy cleans, chewy mids, and cutting lead tones that shine through any mix. This Strat responds instantly to touch and volume changes, making it a true performance instrument.

This example is in excellent condition, with factory relic wear only, and it plays effortlessly from top to bottom. It’s a guitar built for players who want vintage vibe, modern reliability, and undeniable visual impact.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“Reverse headstock Strats feel incredible under the fingers.” – The Gear Page
“Heavy relics actually feel broken in perfectly.” – Strat-Talk
“Candy Tangerine is a showstopper finish.” – Harmony Central
“Plays like a dream, looks like a legend.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Modern Fender at its best.” – Ultimate Guitar

Be sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site
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SPECS:

• Color: Candy Tangerine
• Weight: 7lbs 14.5oz
  
• Body: Alder 
  
• Body Date/Code: See Pics
• Neck: Maple Quatersawn
  
• Neck Date/Code: See Pics
• Fretboard: Maple
  
• Inlays: Black Dot
  
• Frets: Original Narrow Tall
  
• Fret Count: 21
  
• Nut: Original Bone
  
• Nut width: 1-5/8"
  
• Radius: 7.25-8.5" Compound
  
• Scale: 25.5"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .85'
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .91"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall Length: 38-3/8"
  
• Lower bout: 12-5/8"
  
• Waist: 9-1/4"
  
• Upper bout: 11"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
  
• String gauge: .010-.046 
• Hardware Color: Chrome, Nickel
• Pickguard: Original 63-76 style
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: HW Strat Texas Special
• Pickup Reading: 6.14k
• Original?: Yes
• Middle Pickup/Brand: HW Strat Fat 50
• Pickup Reading: 5.94k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: HW 69 Strat
• Pickup Reading: 5.23k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Original Vintage Style Strat
• Tuners: Original Schaler F Key
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 5 Way 
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: 

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