Fender Stratocaster 1964 Sonic Blue Refinish

Now available on consignment, an early 1964 Fender Stratocaster refinished in Sonic Blue.

This is a really cool example of a body only refinish pre-CBS Stratocaster with all of the desirable pre-cbs features including 'clay' dot inlays, a Brazillian rosewood fingerboard, and the nitrate celluloid pickguard. This guitar has been in a private collection for some time, with the body refinish having been performed decades ago with some nice yellowing of the clearcoat.

Other changes include:

• The shielding plate under the pickguard was cut down in the past to around the controls only.
• A refret with medium jumbo frets which have plenty of life in them and a replaced nut.
• The tuners have been replaced with modern Klusons, there are no extra holes or signs of any other style of tuner being installed.
• The middle pickup has been recently professionally rewound by Slider Pickups, it matches perfectly with the bridge and neck and the original leads, magnets, and bobbin remain.

Otherwise the guitar retains most of its original parts including its original celluloid nitrate pickguard (cracked at the neck pickup), knobs and switch tip. The original tremolo plate, and pat pend. saddles all remain as well (replated in the past). The wiring harness appears original with the original CTS pots dating to the 22nd week of '64, and the capacitor and original 3-way switch are present. The original black bottom pickups are all healthy and original with exception of the forementioned rewound middle pickup.

Overall this is a great playing and sounding 60s Fender Stratocaster that is ready for its next chapter.

Includes a modern Fender hardcase, and original tremolo arm.