1963 Fender Stratocaster
It is a 1963 candy apple red Stratocaster
Neck plate serial no L06563
Neck bottom stamped 2May 63 B
Original Good condition with a few bumps and scratches
What is approx worth?
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Sometimes this is really fun! If this is your guitar:
STRATOCASTER WITH ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD (PRE-CBS, MFG. 1959-1964)
- Similar to Stratocaster, except has rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, 3-ply white pickguard, mfg. 1959-1964.
This is the Blue Book info:
Mint $27,500
Exc.+ $20,000
Exc. $16,000
Avg. +$12,500
Avg. $10,000
General $7,500
But there is MORE good news:
Add $8,000 - $10,000 for custom colors.
In 1960, some models were issued with tortoiseshell pickguards, but this was not a standard practice, and Burgundy Mist, Candy Apple Red, Daphne Blue, Foam Green, Inca Silver, Shell Pink, Sonic Blue and Surf Green finishes became an option. In July, 1962, rosewood veneer fingerboard replaced original parts/design.
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