{"product_id":"fender-stratocaster-1969-w-original-case","title":"Fender 1969 Stratocaster Sunburst w\/ original case Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe generally fall for pre-CBS Strats the hardest, but this one from 1969 bowled us over with amazing tone and playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe neck on this Stratocaster is date-stamped March 22, 1969 — the same year Jimi Hendrix played Woodstock, the same year the three-pickup Strat sound was defining what electric guitar could do in rock, blues, and psychedelia. Quality at Fender didn't really take a hit as soon as CBS took over in 1965 — until 1971 they were pretty much doing business as usual with Strat production, using many of the same parts and techniques from before the buyout. A 1969 Stratocaster represents the CBS era at its most competent — the large headstock and F-stamp Schaller tuners that define the visual identity of the late-1960s instrument, the grey-bottom Alnico single-coil pickups that players and Custom Shop engineers have been trying to replicate for decades, and the U-shaped neck profile that fills the hand differently from the C-shaped profiles of earlier production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gibson.com\/products\/gibson-custom-b-b-king-lucille-legacy-transparent-ebony\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe grey-bottom pickups are the heart of this guitar. All three are original — stamped 9169, indicating September 1969 production, slightly later than the March 1969 neck stamp in a pattern consistent with Fender assembling guitars from parts inventory across several months of production. They read 5.38k neck, 5.52k middle, and 5.49k bridge — closely matched and well within the correct range for grey-bottom Alnico units of this era. The grey bobbin single coils offer a distinct, vital sound in every position: the bridge pickup is all bounce and spank with a chewy, midrange-forward sound, the neck pickup is silky and bell-like with a woody cut, and the in-between positions have a scooped, quack character. The original CTS potentiometers date to week 18 of 1966.  As you may know, Fender bought a huge supply of potentiometers in 1966, after CBS took over, so you'll see them in guitars into the 1970s. Original wiring and solder joints throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/willcuttguitars.com\/products\/fender-custom-shop-merle-haggard-telecaster-nos-2tsb-621-9235001315-us24032621\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe original synchronized tremolo bridge and tremolo arm are both present — the arm is one of the most commonly missing accessories on vintage Stratocasters, and having it original and intact is a meaningful detail. Original F-stamp Schaller tuners, original 3-ply white pickguard, original knobs, original switch tip. The guitar has been professionally refretted. The alder body finish is original and in good condition with wear consistent with age. At 7 lbs 14.5 oz this is a well-balanced instrument. Action set at 2\/32\" on both strings at the twelfth fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere are no issues with the guitar and it set up perfectly.  There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.  The original case is included..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 7lbs 14.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall length: 38-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.182\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Pearl Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .825\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: .923\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Date: 22 MAR 69B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Markings: stamped date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Material: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Schaller made F logo closed gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: refret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Markings: markings in neck pocket, see pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Condition: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower bout: 12-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper bout: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody depth\/thickness: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Fender synchronized tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Arm Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type: 3 way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Fender single coil, grey bottom alnico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 5.38k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Markings: 9169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cavity Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Brand: Fender single coil, grey bottom alnico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Reading: 5.52k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Markings: 9169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Cover Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Cavity Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Fender single coil, grey bottom alnico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 5.49k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Markings: 9169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cavity Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer Code: 137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Date Code: 6618\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: yes, old case smell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. 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