Fender Guitars.

Yes this is a Unicorn in the market. I acquired a brand new Rosewood neck from a Fender parts reseller. For those of you that liked the Olympic White but not the maple fretboard like me.

Mint condition. Only played a handful of times in a smoke-free home.

**Plastic film still on pickguard & Back plate!

$2699 listed on Fender's website! $1999 with case and rosewood fretboard is a steal!.

**Comes with Fender Original Hard-shell case

Sorry but the high gloss finish creates silly reflections while photographing.

• Ash Body
• Gloss Polyurethane Finish
• Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat® pickups
• S-1 Switch on Volume Adds Neck Pickup
• "C"-Shaped Neck Profile **THEY CALL IT A C SHAPE NECK BUT IT'S REALLY U SHAPE!
• Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped" Tuners - upgraded to Fender Schaller [MADE IN W GERMANY]

*If you still want the crappy Chinese F Tuners that came on the guitar I'll include them in the case.

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

By 1973, now-classic CBS design cues had become standard spec and were widely used by rock, funk, fusion and prog players around the world. Weekly late night music television shows like Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, In concert and Midnight Special provided more exposure than ever for Fender instruments, further cementing the Stratocaster's dominance as a pop culture phenomenon.

The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster® exudes the spirit of the era and is outfitted with a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole pickups, a large headstock with dual string trees, a convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut and a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism. The "C"-shape maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets. The guitar is offered in three classic colors over ash: Aged Natural, Lake Placid Blue and Mocha, the latter being the first custom color ever to feature a black pickguard on a Strat®. Additional features include vintage-style "F" stamped tuners and a synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold rolled steel block.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

NEAR MINT: I own 16 Guitars and I only played this one a couple times.

7lb 4oz SUPER LITE!

$2699 listed on Fender's website! $1999 with case and rosewood fretboard is a steal!.

**Comes with Fender Original Hard-shell case

Sorry but the high gloss finish creates silly reflections while photographing.

• Ash Body
• Gloss Polyurethane Finish
• Pure Vintage '73 Single-Coil Strat® pickups
• "C"-Shaped Neck Profile **THEY CALL IT A C SHAPE NECK BUT IT'S REALLY U SHAPE!
• Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped" Tuners - upgraded to Fender Schaller [MADE IN W GERMANY]

*If you still want the crappy Chinese F Tuners that came on the guitar I'll include them in the case.

**Plastic Film is still on pickguard and back plate.

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

By 1973, now-classic CBS design cues had become standard spec and were widely used by rock, funk, fusion and prog players around the world. Weekly late night music television shows like Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, In concert and Midnight Special provided more exposure than ever for Fender instruments, further cementing the Stratocaster's dominance as a pop culture phenomenon.

The American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster® exudes the spirit of the era and is outfitted with a trio of Pure Vintage '73 staggered pole pickups, a large headstock with dual string trees, a convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut and a three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism. The "C"-shape maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius rosewood or maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets. The guitar is offered in three classic colors over ash: Aged Natural, Lake Placid Blue and Mocha, the latter being the first custom color ever to feature a black pickguard on a Strat®. Additional features include vintage-style "F" stamped tuners and a synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles and cold rolled steel block.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

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.