I plugged it into a 1958 Fender Bassman amp and was literally stunned, as though I entered a time portal of the timeless original Fender sound. We'd be happy to answer any questions and help you determine the value of your instrument. Taylor Days Sales Event: Buy a Taylor & Add a Taylor for $99 or $199. With the changes of the post-CBS guitars to a slimmer neck, players noticed and started to look for pre-CBS Fender Stratocasters. Pickup covers are harder to verify without doing a lot of research on the moulding marks found on the undersides but unfortunately, theyre easier to fake than knobs. Under the hood of this 1963 example, the aluminium shield plate remains fresh and shiny, with three original black-bottomed pickups that all still have their rubber tube spacers. Buy Fender online now from The Music Zoo! Here are some amazing vintage guitars we are proud to offer through Winter Park Vintage Guitars and Rick Baker. Although some vintage decals look bright and new, most show some oxidisation. Telecaster: Like the Stratocaster, the Telecaster has a distinct tone. Until 1970, Stratocaster bridge saddles were made from pressed steel and had pat pend stamps. However, make sure you look very carefully for bows in the neck, as this is a common issue with older guitars. Ash was standard until the latter half of 1956, when Fender changed to alder. The 1954 stagger had a G slug shorter than the D, but they were quickly evened up. Coronado: Fender isn't necessarily known for its hollow bodies, but the Coronado is their take on the distinctive jazz guitar. The January 2022 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! A collector grade vintage Stratocaster that is fairly priced and in my opinion will only continue to appreciate in value. The overwhelming majority of Strat bodies were ash or alder. The pickup routs also acquired a squarer look towards the end of the 1960s and body contours varied. The magnet wire changed from copper-coloured heavy formvar to a purple plain-enamel wire during 1964, and resistance readings dropped from the low 6k to high 5k range. Contact us: 7 Old Solomons Island RdAnnapolis, MD 21401. From 1956 until 1964, single-line tuners had the word deluxe stamped along the centre. Finance your next gear purchase with Affirm. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Only refret and changed nut, 100% original parts. Router templates were used to cut the neck outline and they were secured using pins. The V-shape softened towards the end of 1957 and in 1958 changed to a slimmer D-profile, which was retained through 1959 after the rosewood board was introduced. Fender introduced veneer or round-lam fretboards in July 1962, with thin rosewood glued over radiused maple. If this has been done competently, conversions are hard to spot. Look for rough edges on bridge plates because repros tend to be smooth. The rear plates had pat applied stamps until 1958, and thereafter had patent number stamps. subway Ginza-Line Kanda-Station #5 Exit, When the national holiday: We will open 13:00-17:00, When the national holiday, We will open 13:00-17:00. View cart for details. Nov. '71 Neck dating Early '72 original "3Tone Sunburst" 1Strings You may also use the chat function on our website to talk live with a person in our store during regular business hours. The cloth covering can also be pulled back sufficiently to allow fresh solder joins to be made and then concealed so that all the original solder joints remain undisturbed. Part of Fender's lasting legacy is its ability to produce guitars suited for many types of music. Neck dates at the body end were pencilled on up to 1962 and stamped from 1962. We're here for your questions: 410-571-9660. Youll see them on stripped bodies too, but if the finish is supposed to be original and there are no nail holes, something is amiss. This changed to a double-line Kluson deluxe stamp in 1964. The black synchronised tremolo logo was introduced in 1967. Vintage-era pickguards fall into three categories, but there are subtle variations within that. I most love to be set out into the market and my network to find a very specific vintage guitar you are looking for and finding the best vintage guitar at the best price. Heres our guide to authenticating vintage Stratocasters. The September 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now. New EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Announced! In 1965, Leo Fender sold the entire company to Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and thus started a major change and arc in the history of vintage guitars. Image: Eleanor Jane. from subway Ginza-Line Kanda-Station #5 Exit, No.1 Furukawa Building B1 From 1963 to 1965, the wafer was a lighter shade with a rounded half-moon shape, and between 1965 and 1973 the centre wheel was changed to white plastic. Inc. has a principle that we handles the Stratocasters which are satisfied Generally, the most expensive ones have a pristine original finish and come in an original case. Receive a decision in seconds. Until 1968, most vintage-era Strats had nitrocellulose finishes but there are exceptions, including the sparkle finishes and many of the custom colours, which were acrylic with nitro top coats. From 1955, unless they were blonde, Fender stained bodies yellow before finishing irrespective of the intended colour. H.I.Guitars, 3 minuts by walk from JR Kanda-Stration Noth Exit, 1 minut by walf from Image: Eleanor Jane. You can usually distinguish reproduction tuners because the casing is deeper and the gear washer will be nylon rather than metal. The color is a rich, deep, unfaded sunburst, with no finish checking and almost no fret wear. parts (including tremolo bar tip). Includes original brown case. There are many factors that go into that valuation and we can assist in finding the actual value of your instrument. Check near the neck pocket next to the jack plates outer screw, and between the bridge and bridge pickup cavity on the bass side. The profile became a thinner C for 1960 and the C filled out later in 1961. '71 details, just like an Richie Blackmore(s gear in Deep Pueple Mark-2. As you shop for a Fender vintage electric bass guitar or vintage electric guitar, you probably will notice that some of these guitars are sold refinished. Body color a little bit turned to cream but This 61 is the pinnacle of what a Vintage Stratocaster should be. Watch Pearl Jams Mike McCready destroy his $15,000 guitar, amp and pedalboard to close out European tour, Watch: Metallica and Stranger Things star play Master Of Puppets backstage at Lollapalooza 2022, Muses NFT album first of its kind to qualify for official UK and Australia charts, Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox take on Lenny Kravitzs Are You Gonna Go My Way. '54 "Sunburst" Maple If the wiring appears messy, it has probably been modified or repaired. The one-piece maple necks of 1954-59 have truss rods installed via a channel routed in the back. All the knobs had three spokes and were designed for split-shaft pots. In 1963, this screw was moved closer to the middle pickup. From later in 1954 to 1956 Fender used polystyrene never Bakelite which tends to stay white, but can be brittle. Many of us dream of owning a vintage Fender Stratocaster but distinguishing Relics and fakes from the real deal requires an in-depth knowledge of timelines, manufacturing processes and arcane details. Heavily worn original frets being removed sideways on a 1963 Strat with clay dots. Ash continued to be used under translucent blonde finishes, such as Mary Kaye models, and some sunbursts. In 1958, Stratocaster necks acquired slab rosewood fretboards and front-loaded truss rods with no walnut strip or plug. There's nothing quite like that first E chord strum on a vintage Martin dreadnought, or that first slap of an A chord on that vintage Les Paul Junior. Output Power / Output: 85 Watts (simulated) Controls: Normal Channel: Bright Switch, Volume. Fender PM-1 Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Black Used, Fender Vintera '50s Stratocaster Seafoam Green 2022, Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb Combo Amplifier Used, Fender Mustang LT50 1x12 Combo Amplifier Used, Fender Made in Japan Traditional '50s Stratocaster Black 2020, Fender MIJ Boxer Series Stratocaster HH Limited Edition Sherwood Green Metallic Used, Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Left-Handed Butterscotch Blonde 2001. Does your fingerboard contain maple only or does it have rosewood? We have found that 1960's Fender Stratocasters can range in value from $4,500 to $100,000. Between 1954 and 1956, Strat necks were quite full and rounded. Its seemingly impossible to find truly accurate repros and youll spot fakes if you compare the numbers with genuine vintage knobs. With original Instruction manual and Strap!!. If you have been searching for that sound, this guitar has it. The spring claw should measure 2 inches across at its widest point. If you're someone who values a beautiful finish on a guitar but who doesn't necessarily want to pay for a mint-condition '60s Strat, refinished vintage guitars may be an option. The earliest had eight screw holes, then 10 before Fender settled on 11, with one screw between the middle and neck pickups. The demand for vintage Stratocasters has never been higher, and neither have the prices. sound. Image: Eleanor Jane. This is a very lightly used and in mint condition Fender Mustang LT50 amplifier, Solidbody Electric GuitarBasswood Body"U" Shaped Maple Neck25.5" Scale Length9.5" Fretboard Radius1.615" Bone Nut21 FretsSingle-Coil. They may appear grey, slightly beige, brown or off-white depending on condition and playwear. Always check the neck pocket. Fender Stratocasters, in the world. Besides solid-shaft 100k units found on the very earliest Strats, Fender used 250k Stackpole and CTS pots. Keep an eye on our used gear section for even deeper discounts that may show up occasionally - you might find the deal of a life time! Be sure to check listings carefully as most will specify whether the guitar has an original finish or has been redone. Pend" Steel Tremolo assy.Fat neck shape and strong "Rock'n Roll" All vintage switches were three-way units made by CRL. Only few monthes made in 1971, Super rare 4Bolt 1Piece Maple neck original Thereal players did not like the slimmer neck profiles and the earlier 60's models became in high demand. close, 625 8th Ave. S Nashville, TN 37203 1960? Look for tooling marks that appear like scratches on the flat area above the intonation screw hole. The following are some of the considerations you'll want to keep in mind when choosing a vintage Fender electric guitar on eBay. We always stock used electrics, used acoustics, used bass guitars, and used amplifiers at every price point and for every type of player. Year and week stamps followed the manufacturer codes, but Fender bought components in bulk, so potentiometers are often older than the guitar itself or younger if they are vintage replacements. Some unscrupulous individuals have gone this far to pass off refinishes as original. Fresh solder joints look shiny, but there are ways to make them look old. After all, you cant respray a body without removing the electronics. When authenticating vintage finishes, blacklighting has its uses, but youre more likely to discover what a finish isnt rather than confirm what it is, and it cannot confirm the originality of a finish. By submitting photos and stories, you give us permission to publish and warrant that the material is owned or licensed by you. Serial numbers cannot be relied on without corroborating evidence, and its important to check if all the features correspond with the supposed manufacturing date. Visit our shop in Farmingdale, New York for an amazing guitar buying experience. Is your guitar hardtail or does it have a tremolo? Fenders routing templates had locating pins to secure them onto the body blanks. Copyright 2013-2022 Guitar Stories USA, All Rights Reserved, Website Design and Marketing by Law Dog Legal Marketing, 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty For Sale. Available on checkout. A strip of walnut was used to fill the channel. Whether you're a seasoned player or someone who wants to start off on a piece of history, a vintage Fender is an excellent choice. Available on checkout! Strat bodies that date from before the autumn of 1964 should have three or four 1/16 nail holes on the front. 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This guitar is like a trip back in a vintage guitar time machine to the early 1960s. We buy vintage instruments and pay top dollar. From hollow body, to solid body electric guitars and acoustics, weve got the guitar you need! ClosedMonday & Tursday White". Mustang: The uniquely designed Mustang combines Tele-style pickups with a tremolo arm. 100% original in more than 8.25/10 condition., perfect bakelite plastic The early 1960s pre-CBS Fender Stratocasters were some of the best ever Fender Stratocasters ever made. Ideally a vintage Strat will come with provenance, and perhaps photographs taken over the decades, but its rarely the case. Image: Eleanor Jane. Pre-CBS rosewood boards had clay dots but theres no consensus on the actual material Fender used. Some guitars will fetch more value or less value than what you see here. A particularly vivid original Candy Apple Red finish that looks good enough to eat from ATB Guitars. Guitar.com is the worlds leading authority and resource for all things guitar. Still hungry for more on vintage Stratocasters? Fender stopped dating necks for a brief period in 1959. 3-8-6, Kanda Kajicho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0045 Japan With sunburst and blonde finishes, you may find a pencil date in the spring cavity or pickup routs. When I first held this guitar in my hands, I could tell it was special. When the national holiday, We will open 13:00-17:00, Vintage Strat Parts & Japanese Guitar Books, 3 minuts by walk from JR Kanda-Stration Noth Exit, 1 minut by walf from neck. "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO" logo early Look for sharpened tangs on the treble side they should appear thinner than the bass side tangs if theyre original. more than thirty years of his experience with the Vintage Fender Stratocaster. Amazing "Rock'n It can show up repairs and overspray, but many refinishes are decades-old and glow like 1950s and 60s finishes. Have there been any modifications to your guitar? In late 1956, Fender phased in a different plastic that was tougher but tended to yellow or brown with heavy use. Neck Body and Assy, all dating are Aug. '54. Vintage coils were potted in molten wax containing lamp black, so vintage coils and the cloth wiring close to the pickup tend to look dirty. The one-piece maple necks of 1954-59 have truss rods installed via a channel routed in the back. The earliest were orange, becoming a lighter shade in 1958. Vintage-era bodies also have filled holes; two each on the front and back. Stackpole and CTS units have 304 and 137 codes respectively. Also check that the decals patent numbers match the supposed year of the neck. Well do all we can to source you the exact guitar. Is the rosewood Brazilian or Indian rosewood? We regularly travel to Maryland,Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the rest of the US and Canada. Fender installed frets sideways and they should really come out the same way. Any used guitar can also be a great conversation piece, and doesn't have to be truly vintage to have it's own character. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. From a players perspective, so long as you are clear about what youre buying and the guitar is priced accordingly, theres nothing wrong with assembled or refinished vintage Strats. By 1966, Stratocaster headstocks were considerably larger. The gold contained metallic particles that tend to darken and green with age just like a Les Paul Goldtop. The sides look rough and the edges are soft rather than sharp, suggesting they were punched rather than cut out. Theyre easiest to spot on stripped bodies but even through lacquer, the dowel outlines can usually be seen and the dowels are always in exactly the same place. We regularly travel to Maryland,Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the rest of the US and Canada. Unlike Telecasters, Strats had staggered pole slugs from the start. Haed to find!! An Electric Guitar Blog for Guiding Guitarists at all levels on their guitar journey with inside information, articles, videos, gear and lessons from a Guitarist and Former Music Attorney. Some paint tipping wears on body top. tree Rose neck. 100%original in Near Mint condition. For a period staring around 1956, the upper edge of the ribcage contour and the rear edge of the forearm contour are very thin. Image: Eleanor Jane. All Strats had just one string tree until 1972, although its very common to see evidence of second trees having been added to vintage Strats. Thats because the originals were silkscreened, and modern replicas feel smooth and flat. At The Music Zoo, we are proud of our extensive selection of used gear, from the every-day classics, to the rare vintage pieces and one-of-a-kind custom shop masterpieces. Cloth-covered wire was used until the late 1960s and Fenders wiring style was neat and tidy, with the ground wire from the spring claw connected directly to the jack socket. In 1963, Fender began fixing a paint stick to the bass side of the neck pocket, which shielded that area from the finish. We may even come to you and buy your instrument. We always carry an abundant inventory of vintage and rare Fender guitars, including 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s up until the present day. Fender custom shop relic body 65 STRAT and case (no neck), CM Relic Esquire Clay Dot Relic Shop Built Telecaster Fender Custom Nash Killer. We sell the early blackguard telecaster, 50s Fender sunburst stratocasters, USA Fender made, Vintage Fender Strats, early Fender Telecasters, Japan Fender, Fender JV, amongst many others! A played-in instrument with settled and aged wood can provide not only visual character but tonal magic. H.I.Guitars,Inc. Image: Huw Price. A metal spacer was introduced in 1959, which changed to nylon in 1964. Round trees were used until late 1956, when Fender switched to the butterfly design. Since online buyers can't usually try out a guitar before buying, some listings include a demo of someone playing the guitar in question. Between 1954 and 1962 Fender used the CRL 1452 with three stamped serial numbers and a brown wafer with flat cut sides. Is it a rare color such as Dakota Red, Shell Pink, or Cimarron Red? product collection. The slab should just skim the top of the trussrod nut hole and if theres any maple between the hole and the join line, the neck probably isnt genuine. When the template was lifted off, the 1/8 diameter holes were filled with dowel and then levelled. Mahogany, sassafras and korina were used too, but examples are extremely rare. Buy your next piece of used gear online at The Music Zoo or visit our New York showroom to shop today - we want to help you have a new "used" guitar day. Neck profiles vary, but there are some general guidelines. This 61 Strat has the sound, look and feel of everything I would want in a vintage Stratocaster. From 1961 Fender used 0.1uF ceramic disc capacitors and the value changed to 0.05uF around the time of the CBS takeover. Fender has long been a mainstay in virtually every genre of contemporary music. Ironically, some Japanese manufacturers got their numbers right, but the lettering looks wrong. Usually, body wear won't impact the value of a classic guitar too much. We provide insight and opinion about gear, artists, technique and the guitar industry for all genres and skill levels. The earliest veneers were the thickest and Fender retained veneer boards throughout the remainder of the vintage era. The rear comfort contour was far wider on pre-CBS Strats, extending further onto the upper horn. 3 minuts by walk from JR East Kanda-Stration Noth Exit, 1 minut by walf Image: Eleanor Jane. If in doubt, remove the truss-rod adjustment nut and see if an American nut will fit. Saturday & Sunday13:00-17:00 On the front theyll be close to the pickguard screw hole thats adjacent to the bass side of the neck pocket and about 20mm from the body edge, somewhere between the strap button and jack plate. 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