1965 Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, made in USA; Body:...

Hammer

£12,500

1965 Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, made in USA; Body: three-tone sunburst finish, light checking, dings and marks mainly located to the edges but generally in acceptable condition considering the age; Neck: maple, Jan 65 date stamp, nicely worn throughout; Fretboard: rosewood, wear to first position and further groove wear further up; Frets: refret, indent wear to first position; Electrics: working, 65 dated potentiometers and pickups, five-way CRL switch installed with additional three-way switch included in the case; Hardware: good including original trem arm and bridge cover; Case: original hard case; Weight: 3.39kg; Overall condition: good;



*Sold with non transferable CITES A10 certificate

**This original 1965 Fender Stratocaster has transitional features, including a green guard, which were phased out from January 1965. The neck features clay dots, a feature that was phased out in late 1964, with only a small number seen on very early 1965 examples. This guitar features a Jan 65 neck stamp and with both these transitional features in place, will be a rare example of a 65 Strat to feature both clay dots and a green guard.