1962 Fender Stratocaster

by Gary

You folks were nice enough to help with my Martin, so I hope I am not asking too much for help in updating the value of my 1962 Fender Stratocaster SR # 83996 sunburst. It is in above average condition with original case. I have known the guitar from the day it was taken out of the box so it is all original. Also I would like to know if the original amp which I can acquire would make much difference in valuing the guitar, case and amp as an original set.

Thanks Gary

ANSWER

Hi, Gary--

Here is the Blue Book general info:

STRATOCASTER WITH ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD (PRE-CBS, MFG. 1959-1965)
- offset double cutaway alder body, bolt-on four-screw maple neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with clay off-white dot inlays, small Strat-style headstock, six-on-one-side tuners, tremolo bridge, three-layer celluloid W/B/W greenish tint pickguard, three single coil staggered height pickups, three knobs (v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, jack angled into the top, nickel hardware, available in standard 3-Tone Sunburst finish or various custom color finishes, mfg. 1959-1965.

The pricing info:

Mint $28,500
Exc.+ $21,500
Exc. $16,500
Avg.+ $12,750
Avg.$10,250
General $7,750

I have not access to information about the value of amplifiers. Usually guitars and amps are not evaluated as a package.

Lynne