Sold – 1969, Fender Stratocaster, Masterbuilt, Greg Fessler, Firemist gold, Custom Shop- 2020

$11,000.00

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1969 Fender Stratocaster Masterbuilt Greg Fessler

Firemist gold – Custom Shop – 2020

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Greg Fessler Builder Select 1969 Stratocaster

Every masterbuilt Fender Custom Shop guitar is a labour of love—premium craftsmanship is united with a deep, abiding passion for the instruments and respect for those who play them. Inspired by the Strat® guitars wielded by the giants of classic rock, the Greg Fessler Builder Select ’69 Stratocaster is a perfect example of the skill and commitment possessed by the Custom Shop luthiers.

Cosmetically this guitar is identical to the models that came off the line in 1969, played by renowned guitarists such as Gilmour, Blackmore and Hendrix. “I really like the look of the ‘69s, with the big headstock and everything,” Fessler said. When asked why he chose Firemist Gold Metallic for the finish he replied with a grin in his voice, “Well, it’s a vintage-era finish that could be found at the time, and people really like gold.” This thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only looks great, it allows the guitar’s body to breathe with extra resonance, sustain and a more natural sound.

This sterling instrument bears a few Fessler-designed custom modifications, otherwise remaining as period-accurate as possible—from the F-style tuning machines and 6-point tremolo to the mid-60s Oval “C”-shaped maple neck and narrow jumbo frets. The Custom Shop pickup complement is the well-known “Fessler Set” originally developed in 2006—three hand-wound single-coil pickups carefully selected by Fessler for their classic, highly dynamic and reactive tone when used together: a singing Custom ‘69 neck pickup, thick Fat ‘50s middle pickup and hot, high output Texas Special bridge pickup. The wiring is the special sauce that completes this tonal recipe— a treble bleed circuit maintains clarity while adjusting the guitar’s volume knob, retaining crisp clear high end and creating consistent tone while “cleaning up” nicely. The traditional control scheme is also slightly altered—one tone control affects the neck and middle pickups while the second tone control adjusts the bridge pickup for even more tonal variety.

 

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General

General

Model Name: Greg Fessler Builder Select 1969 Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Firemist Gold
Model Number: 1550082853
Series: Builder Select
Color: Firemist Gold Metallic

Body

Body

Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Neck

Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: 1969 “U”
Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Narrow Jumbo
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard: 1-Piece Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot

Electronics

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special™ Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Fat ’50s Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop ’69 Strat® Single-Coil
Controls: Master Volume with Treble-Bleed, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SSS

Hardware

Hardware

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Tuning Machines: Schaller® “F”
Orientation: Right-Hand
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity