1965 FenderStratocaster – Sunburst
This beautiful 1965 Fender Stratocaster represents a transitional period for the model, as Fender evolved its specs during the mid-1960s. It retains several transitional features, including the small headstock, transition logo, and pearloid dot inlays. It’s a great blend of pre-CBS styling with subtle shifts that define this unique era. Finished in its vibrant, original 3-tone Sunburst, the guitar presents very clean overall with excellent color. There are some minor finish touch-ups along the lower bass side of the body, though these are mainly visible under blacklight. The guitar’s hardware appears original throughout, except for a later-era backplate. The neck is particularly striking, featuring attractive flame figuring and a comfortable medium/thin C profile that feels fast and familiar in hand. Date-wise, everything lines up nicely for a mid-1965 build, including a September 1965 neck, 10th-week-of-1965 pots, and 9-28-65 pickups. All together, this Strat delivers the look, feel, and tone you’d expect from a great mid-’60s example. It’s lively and resonant, with classic Strat clarity and warmth across all positions.
Overall Condition: 9
Specifications:
- Finish Details: Sunburst, Original, Great Condition, clean overall with some playwear and finish touchups around edges
- Body Material: Alder
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Neck Profile: Medium/Thin C
- Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Pickup Readings: N: 6.05K M: 6.10K B: 6.06K
- Electronics: Original, Untouched
- Hardware: Original except for repro backplate, Excellent Condition, some light patina and play wear
- Nut Width: 1-5/8"
- Includes: Non-original, Vintage Mustang Bass Case
Sku: F343
$23,995
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