1968 Fender Stratocaster

by Jim Corbin
(Central Pa USA)

I'm wondering what my guitar might be worth. I bought it when I was 15. The strat is 100% original with the case it was purchased in. The serial number is 235970.

Thanks!

ANSWER

Hi, Jim--

Here is the general info:

STRATOCASTER (CBS MFG. 1965-1971)
- offset double cutaway alder body with smaller body contours, bolt-on four-screw maple neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with clay off-white dot inlays, large Strat-style headstock, six-on-one-side tuners, tremolo bridge, three-layer plastic white 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. 1965-1971.

The pricing info:

1968
Mint $13,000
Exc.+ $10,500
Exc. $9,000
Avg.+ $7,500
Avg. $6,000
General $4,500

Lynne