1969 Fender Stratocaster
The 1969 Stratocaster — CBS era. Accessible vintage Fender.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$7,000–$10,000
Very Good
$4,000–$7,000
Good
$2,000–$4,000
Fair
$1,000–$2,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (Ash for transparent finishes) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood or Maple |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SSS |
| Bridge | Synchronized tremolo |
| Tuners | F-stamped tuners |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors, Natural |
| Est. Production | 12,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Three single-coil pickups. Large headstock era.
What Changed in 1969
Peak Hendrix association. 4-bolt neck still standard.
Notable Examples
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan — the Strat is THE rock guitar.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era Strats offer excellent player value. Large headstock is the visible CBS marker.