1973 Fender Stratocaster

by Jason
(Canada)

Hey there,

I'm looking at purchasing a 1973 Stratocaster. The guitar is sunburst with a maple neck/fretboard. The guitar is all original aside from new Schaller tuners. It would come with the original case as well. The body is near mint with only a couple of small dings in the paint. They are asking $2800 for it. Just wondering if this is a good price or if I should try and haggle a little. Thanks.

ANSWER

Hi, Jason--

Here are the Blue Book values:

1973
Mint $5,000
Exc.+ $4,100
Exc. $3,300
Avg.+ $2,700
Avg. $2,300
General $1,900

The value is affected some by the new tuners, but not as much as,say, a refinishing. If the guitar is in otherwise good shape, I would say that you are getting a VERY good price.

Lynne

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