"I want to play a genuine vintage Strat, but the prices have skyrocketed so much I'm afraid to use it on stage." "I want the sound, but I want a guitar I can actually use in the trenches, not a collector's item." For guitarists like this, today's vintage market must feel like an insurmountable hurdle.
You want to get that authentic sound in the studio or live. We get it. But many players face this dilemma: even if they acquire an original vintage guitar whose price keeps climbing year after year, it often ends up sitting unused in its case.
This 1964 pre-CBS Stratocaster has undergone a full assembly replacement and refinish. Crafted just before CBS's acquisition, this instrument represents the last true mainstream model bearing Leo Fender's philosophy. It carries the hallmarks of the golden era: a thick headstock, transition logo, and a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard.
The pickups have been swapped for Van Zandt units, and the 5-way switch allows for seamless control of the half-tone sound. It delivers that signature early-60s Stratocaster sound—rich, thick, and full of character—perfect for modern stages. While it has undergone numerous modifications, this very fact makes it incredibly practical and easy to use. It's truly a "vintage guitar meant to be played."
In recent years, vintage instruments with all original parts have skyrocketed in price, and modified pre-CBS models are becoming increasingly scarce on the market. If you're seeking a vintage guitar that truly performs on stage, now might be your last chance.
Vintage for players, not collectors. Bring the authentic spirit of the '60s back to your stage with this guitar. Its sound will lend undeniable conviction to your next performance.
[SPEC] BODY: Alder NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Rosewood PICKUP: 3 VanZandt Single Coil (replaced) WEIGHT: 3.52kg NUT-WIDTH: 42.5mm w/Original Hardcase (Logo chipped) Long Scale Neck ※Logo patent number shaved off ※All replaced: Pegs, frets, nut, switch, screws, assembly ※Body refinished
※Fully adjusted by our shop with a 5-year adjustment warranty ※For detailed product information, please feel free to contact our staff. ※We offer high-value buyback for items purchased at our store.
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Electric Guitar/ElectricBass/Effector/Amplifier (Adjustment Warranty: Up to 5 Years) If your product malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will provide free service. The warranty period varies by product.
Acoustic Guitar (Peace of Mind Warranty: Up to 6 months) We will provide free service for any defects arising from normal use within one month or six months after purchase.
Wind instruments (up to 1 year) Upon arrival, we perform internal cleaning, replace consumables as needed, and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. Should the instrument malfunction or cease to produce sound during normal use, we will address the issue free of charge.
