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Collector’s Grade 1969 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster (2005)

This is a collector-grade 1969 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster built in 2005. I acquired this guitar from a private collector who was a non-player, and it has been exceptionally well cared for. One would think this guitar was made this year, not 20+ years ago.

This instrument was produced as a one-to-one replica of the 1969 Stratocaster famously played by Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, capturing the period-correct specifications, look, and feel that define this iconic guitar.

Time Machine Series

• Year: 2005
• Finish: NOS nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple, 1969 U-shaped profile
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25” vintage
• Scale Length: 25.5”
• Frets: 21 vintage-size
• Nut: Bone
• Headstock: Large ’69 black logo
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop ’69 single-coils (SSS, RWRP middle) Abigail Ybarra
• Electronics: Vintage wiring, 3-way, with 5-way selector in the case.
• Bridge: Vintage 6-screw synchronized tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage Fender Schaller made in W. Germany
• Case: Fender Custom Shop hardshell w/ COA

The guitar remains in outstanding condition and is best suited for a serious collector or player seeking an accurate Custom Shop recreation of one of the most historically significant Stratocasters ever used on stage.

This is an upgraded Custom Shop case in brand new condition, if you want the original Black & Orange Tolex case instead of this one, please let me know. You can have one or the other.

Shipping

• Ships within the continental U.S.
• Professionally packed and fully insured, included in shipping charge
• Ships same day or next business day via UPS Ground

Found in Milan Italy is a year 2000 NAMM** Fender Custom Shop ’69 Stratocaster NOS, featuring a jaw-dropping flamed & birdseye maple neck, classic 3-Color Sunburst, and period-correct appointments throughout. This is one of those Custom Shop builds that reminds you why people chase them.

**NAMM Piece. I don't have documentation but according to AI it is extremely likely based on the Flamed Birdseye neck and body marking under the pickguard.

Summary of "NAMM" Indicators

Feature Standard 2000 '69 NOS (Rxxxx) Vs This Guitar (CN91498)

Neck Wood Plain Grain Maple Vs High-Grade Birdseye Maple

Internal Logo Usually absent Vs Stamped CS Logo in Cavity

Handwritten Notes Minimal Vs "69 NOS" with "RELIC" stamp

Completion Date Variable July 11, 2000 (Summer NAMM window)

This guitar is for serious collectors. It’s the kind of piece that looks like it was sealed in a time capsule. I acquired it directly from a private collector in Italy, where it had seen very little handling.

⭐ Highlights - Time Machine Series

• Built: 2000 – Fender Custom Shop
• Model: ’69 Stratocaster NOS
• Finish: 3-Color Sunburst (thin nitrocellulose lacquer)
• Neck: Highly figured flamed / Birdseye Maple (rare to see this level of figure)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop ’69 single-coils Abigail Ybarra
• Weight: Comfortable, well-balanced Strat weight
• Condition: Mint / Collector-grade
• Case: Original G&G Custom Shop hardshell case (red interior)
• Strings : 24 Carat Gold Plated Optima Strings 9-42
• Paperwork: Original Certificate of Authenticity included
• Correctly spec’d with traditional pickup height springs rather than modern rubber tubing
• Notably, this guitar was factory-equipped with a five-way pickup selector by the Fender Custom Shop, rather than the more typical three-way with a five-way included loose in the case. This is a factory specification, not an aftermarket change. No three-way was shipped.
• NOTE: There are some very light surface scratches and one blemish (last photo) about 3-4 mm in diameter, that will not come across in photos as well as some very light picking scratches on the pickguard.

🧼 Condition Notes

• Exceptionally clean — never gigged
• 25 years old and Brand new Condition - whoa
• No breaks, repairs, or modifications
• Frets are excellent at 99.9%
• Hardware and plastics are pristine

If you’re looking for a true “time capsule” Custom Shop Strat, this one checks every box.

📦 Shipping

• Ships professionally packed
• Fully insured for full purchase value included in shipping charge
• Fast, secure delivery within the continental U.S.

These do not come up often — especially this clean.