Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster HSS Journeyman Relic – Red Sparkle

Vintage ’69 Strat Style, Modern HSS Firepower, and Show-Stopping Red Sparkle Relic Finish

Overview

Turn up the stage presence and sonic versatility with the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster HSS Journeyman Relic in Red Sparkle. This Custom Shop creation masterfully blends the late-’60s Strat aesthetic with a hot-rodded HSS pickup configuration—offering both the authentic chime of handwound single coils and the power of a Seymour Duncan humbucker in a single, road-worn beauty.

The lightweight, sorted 2-piece ash body sports a Journeyman Relic nitrocellulose finish in Red Sparkle for a vibrant, vintage-cool vibe with the look and feel of a well-loved classic. The large headstock maple neck features a comfortable late-’60s “C” profile and a premium AAA round-lam dark rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius, and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets—ready for everything from expressive bends to fast, fluid leads.

Electronics are classic-meets-modern:

• Handwound ’69 Strat Relic single-coil pickups (neck & middle, RWRP for hum canceling)
• Seymour Duncan SH-4B Zebra humbucker in the bridge for high-output punch
• 5-way CRL selector, vintage '68-'69 wiring, parchment relic pickguard, and aged white relic knobs

The look is finished with vintage-style hardware, American Vintage Strat tremolo, and Schaller F key relic tuners—delivering both stunning visual appeal and serious playability.

Features & Specifications

• Body: 2-piece sorted ash, Journeyman Relic nitro finish in Red Sparkle
• Neck: Maple, large headstock, late-’60s “C” profile (.830" 1st fret / 1.000" 12th fret), AAA dark rosewood round-lam fingerboard, 9.5" radius, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets
• Nut: 1.650" bone
• Pickups:

• • Neck: Handwound ’69 Strat Relic

  • Middle: Handwound ’69 Strat RWRP Relic

  • Bridge: Seymour Duncan SH-4B Zebra (black/cream)

• Controls: Strat Vintage '68-'69 Relic wiring, 5-way CRL switch, master volume, 2 tone
• Bridge: American Vintage Strat tremolo (relic)
• Pickguard: Late ’60s Strat HSS Parchment relic
• Hardware: Chrome/nickel relic, Schaller F key relic tuners
• Strings: .010–.046
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele black hardshell included
• Weight: 8lb 0.4oz

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• Authorized Fender Custom Shop Dealer: 100% genuine, full warranty, and expert guidance
• Professional Setup: Every Custom Shop Strat is meticulously inspected and set up before shipping
• Texas Hospitality, Nationwide Shipping: Shop Addison, Fort Worth, or Southlake—or order online for secure, insured US shipping
• Trusted by Collectors & Players: Tone Shop Guitars is your source for the rarest and most desirable Fender Custom Shop creations

Make a Statement – Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster HSS Journeyman Relic Red Sparkle

Bold looks, modern firepower, and Custom Shop craftsmanship. Reserve your ’69 HSS Strat Journeyman Relic in Red Sparkle at Tone Shop Guitars today!