1965 Fender Stratocaster

by Toby
(Augusta, GA USA)

I have a Sunburst Fender Stratocaster ( ser.# L66876) dated Jan-3-1965, with replacement mint green pickguard(I still have the original), non-original hardshell case, no tremolo cavity cover, no tremolo bar, no bridge cover("ashtray"), otherwise original. Finish is worn(well-played). I need to know the current value. Pictures can be provided if needed.

ANSWER

Hi, Toby--

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:

1965

Mint $22,000
Exc.+ $17,000
Exc. $13,000
Avg.+ $11,000
Avg. $9,000
General $7,000

***From your description, the guitar appears to be in general-average condition.

Lynne

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