A FENDER STRATOCASTER SUNBURST, 1964, SERIAL NUMBER L42741 9...

Hammer

£13,500

A FENDER STRATOCASTER SUNBURST, 1964, SERIAL NUMBER L42741
98cm x 32cm 

This is an excellent, clean example of a mid-sixties Stratocaster with a vibrant sunburst finish, the body has some minor dints and marks with one retouched mark near the tail and a small chip in the bottom cutaway, the three layer scratch plate has a yellowed hue and a small cutaway next to the truss rod adjuster, the pickups have a slightly brighter white hue; the bridge has play wear through the plating and all other furniture is original. The back plate has three corner cracks, a common occurrence with these plates, and the chrome neck plate is stamped L42741. The rosewood fretboard has pearl markers, the back of the neck is very clean with a small discoloured patch next to the first tuner, the transfer is age related and the Kluson Deluxe tuners are original. The guitar comes with a set of photos of the interior and electrics which illustrate the originality. It has its tremolo arm, bridge cover, original strap, lead, picks and also its original hand numbered instruction  book. The original case is in good condition and comes with the keys.

Sold with non-transferable CITES A10 certificate No. 613902/03