1965 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst
Description
Pleased to offer this unique 1962-1965 Fender Stratocaster L-plate. Small headstock, transition logo, 3-way selector, gray bottom pickups and just a fantastic September ‘65 neck and electronics.
The RR stamped on the body under the pickguard and markings on the body as a 1962 body yet, with the very unique mustard tint finish only seen in 1965 and ‘65 neck and electronics has led me to the conclusion this was a 1962 Stratocaster sent back to Fender factory for a “Refresh and Refinish.”
It was common for Fender owners to send their old guitar to Fender for a refresh. Often, as with this guitar, Fender threw away the ‘62 neck and loaded pickguard, refinished it in mid ‘65 with that ‘65 tint finish, then put a ‘65 neck and loaded pickguard on it. That unique tint was only seen in early to mid 1965.
Just a quality 1962/1965 Strat from the CBS transition that has it all and sounds incredible. Includes original black/orange no logo case.
The RR stamped on the body under the pickguard and markings on the body as a 1962 body yet, with the very unique mustard tint finish only seen in 1965 and ‘65 neck and electronics has led me to the conclusion this was a 1962 Stratocaster sent back to Fender factory for a “Refresh and Refinish.”
It was common for Fender owners to send their old guitar to Fender for a refresh. Often, as with this guitar, Fender threw away the ‘62 neck and loaded pickguard, refinished it in mid ‘65 with that ‘65 tint finish, then put a ‘65 neck and loaded pickguard on it. That unique tint was only seen in early to mid 1965.
Just a quality 1962/1965 Strat from the CBS transition that has it all and sounds incredible. Includes original black/orange no logo case.