1966 Fender Stratocaster – Candy Apple Red (Bound Fretboard)

Well Strung Guitars

Description

This original 1966 Fender Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red has a crazy figured neck, and features an extremely rare bound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays! With Fender’s new CBS ownership in full swing, the Stratocaster saw several updates in 1966, with a couple displayed on this piece. You hardly ever see a Stratocaster with a bound neck with dots, as we believe that this was either custom-ordered or experimental since a few other examples have emerged from this same year. This was definitely someone’s player, as this flamed neck has been worn in for a smooth, slick feel. These original frets still have plenty of life left in them. This piece is fully original, with the only note being that a decal looks to have been added and removed from the back of the headstock at some point.


Overall Condition: 8.5, light playwear to the body, neck finish played in, checking



Specifications

  • finish_details Candy Apple Red, Original, Great Condition with light spaghetti lines, playwear and very light checking

  • body_material Alder

  • neck_material Maple

  • fretboard_material Rosewood (Bound)

  • neck_profile Medium C

  • weight 7 lbs 8 oz

  • scale_length 25-1/2"

  • pickup_readings N: 5.63K M: 5.86K B: 5.36K

  • tubes

  • speakers

  • electronics Original, Untouched

  • nut_width 1-5/8"

  • hardware Original, Great Condition with some patina to the tuners

  • includes Original Black Hardshell Case with orange lining

  • year 1966