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Explanation
“I’ve always wanted a vintage guitar, but I’m worried about its condition and how difficult it might be to care for.” “The tone of a ’60s Stratocaster is irresistible, but it’s hard to find one that’s actually playable.” Do you find yourself facing this dilemma?
We feel that desire to play the real thing right here on the floor. We want to support the feelings of guitarists who are looking for a vintage guitar they can actually pick up and play casually—not just a collector’s item to be admired from afar. This 1966 Stratocaster is the one that makes that wish come true.
In January 1965, Fender was sold to CBS, but Leo Fender continued to be involved in development as a consultant. This 1966 Stratocaster was born right in the midst of that transitional period; although it’s from the CBS era, its specifications still strongly reflect Leo Fender’s philosophy. It features the Transition logo, a thick headstock, a rosewood fingerboard with a rounded inlay, and an ultra-thin lacquer finish that embodies the philosophy that “the thinner the finish, the better.” The sunburst finish, which has lost its reddish hue due to sun exposure and now takes on a pale yellow tint, is a one-of-a-kind appearance crafted by time.
The sound differs from the grit and power of the early ’60s, offering a lighter, more airy tone. Its natural response is captivating—it makes you want to play for hours on end. The guitar features gray-bobbin pickups that provide a pleasant clarity in the high frequencies. While it comes equipped with the original 3-way switch, upgrading to a 5-way switch further enhances the appeal of its half-tone sound. Even as is, this is a vintage guitar that’s a joy to play and will serve you well for years to come.
Early CBS-era Stratocasters, from this transitional period, feature specifications unique to that time—an exquisite blend of pre-CBS ambiance and CBS-era characteristics. The number of highly authentic specimens is dwindling year by year, and it is extremely rare for one to appear on the market in this condition.
This 1966 Stratocaster exudes vintage charm while offering the reliability to play it every day. We invite you to experience its light, airy tone for yourself. We wholeheartedly recommend this guitar to both collectors and players alike.
[SPEC] BODY: Alder NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Rosewood PICKUPS: 3 Original Single-Coil WEIGHT: 3.5 kg NUT WIDTH: 41.3 mm w/ Original Hard Case Long-Scale Neck
*Thoroughly adjusted in-store and comes with a 5-year adjustment warranty for your peace of mind* Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this product. *We offer high buyback prices for items purchased from our store.
Sales Representative: Matsui
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Electric Guitars / Electric Basses / Effectors / Amplifiers (Adjustment Warranty: Up to 5 years) If your instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will provide service free of charge. The warranty period varies by product.
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