1964 Fender Stratocaster Pre-CBS Vintage Guitar Candy Apple Red w/ Case
$17,299.99
$17,299.99
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Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order. With a body-only refinish in Candy Apple Red nitro lacquer, this Pre-CBS Stratocaster was crafted in the fourth quarter of '64 featuring a mint green nitrate guard, transitional headstock logo, pearloid dot inlay, black bobbin pickups, and Kluson Deluxe single line tuning machines.
Tonewoods comprise an alder body, maple neck and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard refretted with jumbo fretwire, yielding plenty of natural resonance and a clear, balanced tone. The black bobbin pickups are a unique set only seen in 1964 with small yellow ink stamps noting the exact day of production (May 15, 1964). The electronics are 100% stock, including all pickup windings, and each position on the three-way switch is distinct and vital. The bridge pickup is round and bouncy, with both ample treble sparkle and the rounder, fuller sound of Fender’s Pre-CBS back bobbin coils. The middle pickup is woody and mellow-sounding, while the neck has additional breadth and boldness. The “in-between” sounds on the switch aren’t overly thin, offering a nice balance of slinky cut and fullness. The guitar is well-balanced on a strap and weighs 7lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C at nut, more heft up the neck, measuring .805” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, rolled edge, 7 1/4" radius, pearloid dot inlay
-Frets: Jumbo, refret, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (modern)
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single line
-Serialization: L-prefix serial on neck plate
-Factory Markings: December, 1964 stamp on neck heel
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Black bobbin single coil x3, original windings
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to 44th week of '63
-Controls: Three-way pickup selector, Volume/Tone/Tone
-Hardware: Vibrato with original block/arm, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, knobs/pickup covers, switch tip, tremolo cavity cover
The hardware and plastics are notably well-kept on this Strat, with a practically perfect mint green nitrate pickguard and bright chrome plating on the bridge base, jack cup and neck plate. The vibrato is currently calibrated with three springs, offering a controlled, smooth response. The dark Candy Apple Red nitro lacquer refinish on the body is very vintage accurate in its application with no artificial aging, exhibiting just a few tiny dings and faint finish scratches. The original nitro on the neck profile has an extremely silky, inviting feel with no wear of note.
A circa 1960s Fender black tolex hardshell case is included.
Tonewoods comprise an alder body, maple neck and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard refretted with jumbo fretwire, yielding plenty of natural resonance and a clear, balanced tone. The black bobbin pickups are a unique set only seen in 1964 with small yellow ink stamps noting the exact day of production (May 15, 1964). The electronics are 100% stock, including all pickup windings, and each position on the three-way switch is distinct and vital. The bridge pickup is round and bouncy, with both ample treble sparkle and the rounder, fuller sound of Fender’s Pre-CBS back bobbin coils. The middle pickup is woody and mellow-sounding, while the neck has additional breadth and boldness. The “in-between” sounds on the switch aren’t overly thin, offering a nice balance of slinky cut and fullness. The guitar is well-balanced on a strap and weighs 7lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C at nut, more heft up the neck, measuring .805” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, rolled edge, 7 1/4" radius, pearloid dot inlay
-Frets: Jumbo, refret, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (modern)
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single line
-Serialization: L-prefix serial on neck plate
-Factory Markings: December, 1964 stamp on neck heel
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Black bobbin single coil x3, original windings
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to 44th week of '63
-Controls: Three-way pickup selector, Volume/Tone/Tone
-Hardware: Vibrato with original block/arm, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, knobs/pickup covers, switch tip, tremolo cavity cover
The hardware and plastics are notably well-kept on this Strat, with a practically perfect mint green nitrate pickguard and bright chrome plating on the bridge base, jack cup and neck plate. The vibrato is currently calibrated with three springs, offering a controlled, smooth response. The dark Candy Apple Red nitro lacquer refinish on the body is very vintage accurate in its application with no artificial aging, exhibiting just a few tiny dings and faint finish scratches. The original nitro on the neck profile has an extremely silky, inviting feel with no wear of note.
A circa 1960s Fender black tolex hardshell case is included.
