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Post subject: Difference between Time Machine 1968 and 1969 Strats
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:44 am
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Just tried the most awesome 1968 relic Strat today. Reading through the specs, it seems exactly the same as a 1969 Strat.

Can anyone tell me that the difference is between the 1968 and 1969 models?

Are there any?

Thanks!


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Post subject: Re: Difference between Time Machine 1968 and 1969 Strats
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:27 am
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Not much in it if you go by the specs. Same pickups. 68 may have ash body on some and occasionally a C rather than U neck. The fretboard radius may also be 9.5 rather than the 69 7.5. 69 generally alder.
The U is a matter of taste and I prefer the C.
Also a lot of the 68s came out as relics whereas the 69 was available as NOS , closet or relic.
This is general and does not account for minor variations e.g a special run or client request.
Some don't like the big headstock but I do.... :D


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Post subject: Re: Difference between Time Machine 1968 and 1969 Strats
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:47 am
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Thanks for such an informative reply. 8)

The guitar I played had a 69 U shaped neck, an ash body, a maple fretboard, and 69 pickups.

I found the neck SO comfortable - I love the way the depth remains fairly consistent. I do like the big headstock, also. The only thing I wasn't so keen on was the bridge pickup. Seemed a bit thin-sounding.


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