Everything you want to know about Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Purple Sparkle
By our senior writer: Susanna Beck
I've been waiting to write this article for a long time. But today I actually get to review the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster! I, Susanna Beck, write about musical instruments for a living as a writer, blogger and reviewer and you have probably read my pieces about the Fender Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child Custom Shop Stratocaster w/Fender Play 3-Month by Fender and the Fender 351 Shape Classic Thin Celluloid Picks, 12 Pack, Shell for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and bass by Fender. I also did an editorial piece on the Fender Deluxe Hanging Guitar Stand, Black/Red. Needless to say, I have quite some experience testing musical instruments and I only want the best to my readers of course. So I was really thrilled when I got this product to write about today!
Introduction
Since 2012 I've been watching Fender1 so I am really excited that I am finally able to try the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster and writing this review for you guys. While searching for the best deal on this product I stumbled across this offer on Amazon (You can buy it here.) and I immediately jumped on the opportunity. So I got my creditcard out and placed my order. With the standard same day delivery and free shipping it really is a bargain compared to the competitor brands and retailers. Later that day when my Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster was delivered I opened it and was overjoyed with what I saw. I might sound a bit biassed being a longtime Fender customer but this product really steps it up quite a bit, which is immediately noticeable when opening the package. Now that I've been testing it for a couple of days now I feel like I know enough about the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster to write this review. So keep reading and I will show you why I am so enthusiastic about my brand new Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster.
Summary
I always start my reviews about musical instruments with a summary, then a clear list of the pros and cons after which I'll give my rating and conclusion. So as you may have understood from the intro, I am blown away by the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster. Fender has really outdone itself on this one. The quality is great, and frankly; it just looks awesome. I know aesthetics aren't everything with musical instruments, but it just needs to be said. Of course the price I got at Amazon was and is unbeatable so make sure to check them out when you decide to buy one yourself. As I have tried many alternatives before, I really got to say they are no match for the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster. Just the functionalities alone beats all competitors and the durability also seems to be top notch. The customer service of Fender2 is famous for being really generous so if you ever run in to any kind of problem with their products they're always really lenient with finding a solution. Long story short; not much negative to say about the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Purple Sparkle really. Make sure to read to the end tho because you might be in for a small surprise!
Pros
This pros list of the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster could be much longer, and is way longer than the conslist, but the description3 this site has will probably already say it all. Here is just a little piece: "The 1969 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar is crafted with a 2-piece alder Stratocaster body and maple neck in a 1969 U profile. Topped off in a Heavy Relic Purple Sparkle finish, its vintage style shines through in both display and tone. A rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl face and side dot inlays and a 9.5 radius adds comfort and playability. '63 Telecaster Relic pickups at the bridge, neck, and middle positions evenly amp". So without further ado, this is the very much incomplete list:
- The amazing looks.
- The quality is great.
- It is everything it promises to be.
- $4400 is just a steal comparing to the alternatives.
- There is no brand like Fender when it comes to musical instruments.
- The durability is very nice, so better for the environment.
- In this price range, no other product coming out will be matching the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster for a long time to come.
Cons
When thinking of cons for the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster I had a way harder time. Sure, lower prices is always better4 and do you really need this premium quality? That's for yourself to decide. Here is the list:
- Maybe the way the product looks is not to your taste.
- It's a premium product so maybe you don't need this level of quality.
- The Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster is so popular that soon everybody will have one.
Rating
Considering the points above I can only conclude that the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster deserves 5 stars, 10/10 an A+++ and just overall praise5. I've read reviews by people saying that it's a little too perfect and that it doesn't leave room for the competition, but I don't really mind a nice monopoly. And Fender sure is heading to become one with this product!
★★★★★
Verdict and Conclusion
This product really will make your life better and will make you a lot happier. (And I didn't even talk about the resale value6!) I've really done my best to be balanced in this article but it turned out to be so positive that I recommend you reading some other reviews, and you'll find out they will tell you the same goody goody story. So I can just say is that I fully recommend the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Purple Sparkle to anyone in the market for it. And if you are still hesitating whether you need a new Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster. Amazon has really made the choice simple. They sell you the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster HERE for the record low amount of $4400. But enough talk. Just buy it and fall in love with your new Fender Custom Shop 1969 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Purple Sparkle!
Resources used in this article
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