Players probably thought the amp was suited for bass amps, were not sure. The owner, key, is crazy about the vintage fender stratocaster. Make offer 1964 fender stratocaster pre cbs sunburst original vintage electric guitar ohsc. For the guitarist who craves pure vintage fender style, the american vintage series presents originalera model year guitars built with meticulous attention to accurate detail that bring fender history and heritage to authentic and exciting new life. It was the first fender amplifier to incorporate onboard reverb which became a standard feature on many highend fender tube amps during the 1960s and 1970s. I brought my blues deluxe reissue amp down to truetone in santa monica and compared it to all the boutiques amps they had on the floor. Fender stratocaster 1964 sunburst guitar for sale real vintage. Some believe it was his heavyhanded attack or the beatenwithlove strat with an alchemy all its own from a 63 body, 62 neck, and 59 pickups. I have for a while been in the same boat as you, wondering if i should get a vintage one. I brought home the fender blues deluxe a few years ago and ive been comparing it to a wide range of other amps.
When it comes to classic guitar tones whether its blues through a dumble, country through a fender, rock through a marshall, or jazz through a roland every player knows theres a magical potion concocted of guitars, amps, and fingers. Key has a principle that his shop handles the items which are carefully screened by key based on his knowledge and various data gathered through his thirtyyear experiences with the vintage fender stratocasters. Finished in dazzling sonic blue, this fender custom shop 64 relic stratocaster features a two piece alder body and stripped c shape maple neck with a 9. Thats an all original 1964 fender stratocaster in lake placid blue with a blonde case. We currently produce only one encompassing manual for the entire family of fender electric guitars and basses, and a warranty booklet only for the acoustic instrument line. All finish is totally original and guitar has immaculate, undisturbed solder joints. Absolutely fabulous and clean 1964 fender stratocaster in its original and unfaded vibrant 3 tone sunburst finish. The neck has been refretted and the frets have light to moderate wear. On todays guitar close up jen got our new friend and very talented angela petrilli playing our fender american. Just out of a gretsch collection, this 1964 6120 is one of the cleanest.
Fender american vintage 65 stratocaster electric guitar. To cash in on it leo fender had really started ramping up the custom colored stratocasters. Included in the case is a vintage 65 strat strap, cable, cloth, a vintage threeposition switch and bridge cover. Fender stratocaster 1964 sunburst guitar for sale h. Wonderful precbs strat, with an incredible flamed maple neck with brazilian rosewood board and clay dots. Here for sale 1992 fender stratocaster 57 usa reissue in fiesta red. If you look at some of the photos of the body, you can see that the body was made from 2 pieces of wood.
What better to do than compare it to one of our custom shop reissues. Its the fender mij made in japan hendrix stratocaster, which was, perhaps surprisingly, not listed in the vintage section of the fender japan catalogues. Fender stratocaster 62 vintage reissue fiesta red nitro guitar upgraded mij. While its admittedly not 100% original, its still a cool vintage fender, and remains one of my favorite guitars. Ive brought home fender princeton reverbs 10 and 12 inch speaker versions. Refinished 1964 stratocaster in fiesta red with almost a desert sand looking undercoat. The premium for mint guitars just is too high plus you wont play them. Fender custom shop limited 1964 relic stratocaster faded 3. In 1964 fender started installing stratocaster pickups wound with enamel wire which altered to sound drastically to my ear and yields my personal favorite strat tone. Cbs took control of the firm in early 1965, and the original quality associated.
In mgms 1964 release of viva las vegas elvis is cast as a race car driver forced to work as a waiter in las. Best fender amp and guitar combinations fender guitars. Fender usa custom shop 1964 relic stratocaster body strat. Back to the main fender vintage guitar info webpage. Fender 64 custom handwired deluxe reverb page 40 the. And its only worth what someone wants to pay for it, if you want to make money off it then you have to get it at a really good price, but if you are gonna keep it and play it and dream about it then its worth what you are happy spending on it. Get the best deals on fender guitar parts when you shop the largest online selection at. The vibroverb is equipped with a double foot switch for reverb and vibrato and features tiltback legs for greater sound distribution. Official american fender custom shop 1964 relic stratocaster body lightweight 2 piece select alder 4 lbs, 1 oz relic lacquer finish genuine fender color. The result was a fortified version designated by jbl as the df f for fender.
These reissues are often confused with the original late 1968 to early 1971 thinline models. Is it possible this guitar is a fender reissue pots. A 1964 fender stratocaster used by jimi hendrix between 19671968. Fender blues deluxe 1x12 40watt tube combo amp tweed.
Sep 04, 2017 i fully agree with you on the reverb tanks. Brilliant tube driven spring reverb and tremolo handwired. Fender stratocaster for sale in london guitars gumtree. Did fender make stratocaster bodies out of 2 pieces of wood back in the 60s. The 100 most valuable guitars ever sold at auction new atlas. The chart below details fender serial number schemes used from 1950 to 1964. Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946. They had been using single line kluson tuners since around 1956. Most fender guitars and basses are equipped with a standard truss rod of which there are in turn two types. This is a very rare vintage blackface 1964 fender vibrolux reverb amp, serial number a 00745 with date code nl meaning it was built in december, 1964. The classic look of a stratocaster never gets old, and a decade after its introduction, the instrument was poised at the brink of historymaking music in 1964. Oxfords t coil was rated for 40 watts just as their 12t6s as used in a twin reverb and that speakers date code 33rd week of 1964 is consistent with the amps vintage. I have it set up with flatwound strings and often use it for recording. At least thats when he made the early prototypes anyway.
Rare 1964 blackface fender vibrolux reverb guitar amp. Does anyone know when specifically in 1964 that fender implemented the new enamel wire pickups. Fender telecaster 1964 blonde guitar for sale atb guitars. New 1964 closet classic stratocaster fender forums view topic. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds.
Fender collecting vintage guitars fender, stratocaster, strat. This is a very rare telecaster precbs maple neck telecasters are just not around and very rare to come across. Original hardware in very good condition showing tarnish 2 nov 63 b neck date stamp. I had good experience with the us made accutronics tanks, but since they are made in korea they really lost it. Fender custom shop 64 reissue stratocaster relic reverb.
Fender stratocaster 1964 sunburst price guide reverb. All original with original and has only ever had one owner in its life. I own an early reissue fender reverb tank 94 that is as good as my vintage unit from 64. In some cases, the cbsera drift towards more mass production techniques already started cr. There are some very minor scuffs and marks here and there, overall the tolex is quite good. Pickup covers are nonoriginal, pots are replaced as well as the 5way switch. Originally, fender started in 19491950 with the broadcaster changed to fender telecaster as of late 1951. There is a stamped number on flat side of neck where neck and body meet to indicate this. When your gibson guy picks up a fender and cant set it aside, you know it is truly an incredible guitar. Simon from guitar point brought not one but two original 64 fender stratocasters.
The only way to try to narrow the date range of your specific instrument is to remove the neck and check the butt end of the neck heel for a production date, which may be stamped or written there if you. A visit to real vintage guitars might be a good opportunity to discover one of the nicest spots. This months featured guitar is a gorgeous custom color fender strat. Ive been reading about the 1961 vintage fender stratocaster. The amp was gone over some caps were replaced which is normal. Neck is dated june 1964 and features a beautiful brazilian rosewood fingerboard with clay dots. See the previous years 1963 fender stratocaster guitar. Oct 25, 2012 this is a strat ive been looking forward to covering for a long time. Master builders adorned this stratocaster with a serious relic treatment for a look of extreme road wear and tear, and added an extra exclusive touchthe highly soughtafter lseries neckplate.
Sell instruments through vintageandrare why sell through vintageandrare. The fender mij 68 hendrix stratocaster reissue planet botch. Other notable changes to the 1964 fender stratocaster were the tuning keys. May 15, 2012 original 1964 fender stratocaster available at hollywood music stony stratford. At auction is a very original fender strat slabboard neck with clay dots made in 1962. Fender has long been a mainstay in virtually every genre of contemporary music. We left the v1 open for more preamp gain and kept the v3 reverb driver v5 tremolo tubes since they dont matter anything for the tone as long as they work. The fender vibroverb was a 40watt combo guitar amplifier originally manufactured in 1963 and 1964. Notice that there is quite a bit of overlap in numbers and years. Fender forums view topic replacing stock speaker in 64. I was hoping the experts might be able to spot anything i should address in the amp. Do some 1964 stratocasters exist with formvar wire pickups. Next up was a dedicated 15 bass guitar speaker known as the d140f.
This was the first year that fender made this model, and you almost never see a 1964 model for sale. However, even with old ones they can be all over the place. This lady has seen some stress, but sounds simply wonderful. The fender custom shop celebrates the 1964 stratocaster by recreating the instrument with a choice of relicd finishes, handwound pickups, a 9. Toward the end of 64, the stratocaster switched to a double line kluson tuner as seen in the image below and to the right. I recently stumbled across a 1964 fender deluxe reverb. Fender lseries 1964 super heavy relic stratocaster faded. Take it to a fender expert at a cs, pay a few bucks and let them go over it and tell you what they think. The vibroverb did score among steel guitar players at the time. This guitar has all the authentic wear that you look for in a vintage instrument creating an amazing brokenin feel and is 100% original. So, driving the twin with any amount of distortion lowers the power handling. This 1964 relic fender telecaster features a select alder body, 1965. This speaker was based on the 12 d1 fullrange hifi driver with structural enhancements as per the df.
Let me know your thoughts or if youve seen something like this before. In some cases, the cbsera drift towards more mass production techniques already started creeping in in late 1964. Fender custom shop l series 1964 super heavy relic. Did fender make 1964 stratocasters in a natural finish. The stratocaster itself hasnt changed much over the years. A 12 version followed thereafter, called the d120f. Not very many were produced, and this option is only seen in 1963 1964. Vintage fender electric guitars garys classic guitars. You are looking at a wonderful american fender custom shop 1964 relic stratocaster body. Relive the sound and spirit of 1965 with the american vintage 65 stratocaster. See the next years 1966 fender stratocaster guitar.
The neck is an fullc, mid60s profile, worn smooth to the touch with excellent playability. The original fender case is a rare 6364 blonde tolex, and compliments the guitar nicely. It took us approx 4 hours to complete the todolist and the result was a much more vintage correct precbs 1964 fender elect. It is powerful and loud, but in a different way than the 10. The basic design has been unchanged for nearly six decades, and it continues to serve the needs of modern players. This is the 1964 fender stratocaster dylan used during that performance and it made headlines in 2012 when it was submitted to the pbs. The 1964 fender stratocaster is also one of my favorite years for the stratocaster. The guitars of real vintage are on show in salvatore mancusos guitar shop in milazzo, pleasant little seatown near messina, starting point for trips to the eolian islands. Sold 1964 fender stratocaster in very good condition. Point to point, all tube faithful reproduction from 1964, with switchable cesar diaz mods, which gives you more versatility. Jimi hendrixs 1964 fender stratocaster apr 01, 2015 ted. Yes, a 1964 reissue could have either logo, but it would be odd if fender shows the transition logo in its marketing, but one can only find the spaghetti logo in the shops. This model was the first to feature both vibrato and reverb, and was notably used by stevie ray vaughan. The fender custom shop 1964 heavy relic stratocaster is an authentic evocation of the instrument in one of its most viscerally thrilling years, with upgraded features for modern playability.
There are two different styles of truss rod found on fender instrumentsstandard and biflex truss rods. If you have a copy of an old fender instrument owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. Get the best deals on fender stratocaster vintage reissue when you shop the largest online selection at. The grille is nonoriginal and has a few small imperfections and what appears to be some staining from a previous spill of some sort. This here, friends, is a creative reissue of the legendary l series stratocaster. Take a piece of history for yourself with the fender custom shop l series 1964 super heavy relic. Jan 15, 2009 the innovative fender stratocaster, introduced in 1954, is the most popular electric guitar today. Home forums main stratocaster guitar discussion forum precbs strats before 1966 fender stratocaster 1964 neck. They are different but if you adjust the settings you can get close. Sb0200002 gold 6point 2316 tremolo kit for vintage fender strat. Perhaps thats true, but the bedrock of his signature texas flood firepower was his two 1964 fender. Cbs took control of the firm in early 1965, and the original quality associated with the brand eventually began to deteriorate.
Whether youre a seasoned player or someone who wants to start off on a piece of history, a vintage fender is an excellent choice. Ann margret and elvis with fender stratocaster in a scene from mgms viva las vegas 1964. As youd expect for a highend instrument from fender, the 65 stratocaster is superbly constructed with a supremely solid neck and body that immediately feels like home. Pre cbs stratocasters get full details on the pre cbs. Given to his brother leon hendrix in seattle, 12th february 1968. Fender strat hot noiseless pickups aged white electric guitar part 3 pieces. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This is a very nice original late 1964 early 1965 lseries, fender telecaster, maple cap neck, complete with original hard case in superb condition and a great player too.
Bluesrock guitarists have squabbled over the last quarter century about what contributed most to stevie ray vaughans colossal tone. Incredible emulation of the original guitar with bigsby. An exceptionally cool reissue of the coveted 58 flying v. Fender custom shop lseries 1964 stratocaster heavy relic. The twin reverb is the king of fender blackface amps. This example has all pre cbs features such as spaghetti logo, small headstock, kluson single line tuners, mint guard, l serial plate, and clay fingerboard dots over a beautiful brazilian rosewood fingerboard. The last remaining legitimate jimi hendrix owned guitar out there. Comprehensive catalog of 1964 fender at hard to beat prices. Its lightweight alder body features a heavy relic lacquer finish, which authentically simulates the look and feel of years of heavy use. Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. The vibroverb was only produced for two years, and remains an extremely soughtafter fender amp. Perfect spaghetti logo, small headstock with a very beautiful figured wood, kluson deluxe double line tuners, l serial number. Guitar close up fender american vintage 1964 reissue. Vintage 1964 fender stratocaster strap case candy ebay.
Yes, a 1964 reissue could have either logo, but it would be odd if fender shows the transition logo in its marketing, but one can only find the. Instead, it would be placed in a small and rather exclusive category initially, as a players guitar. Custom shop commemorating one of the most iconic race car drivers in history. This guitar also features a transitional fender logo, large headstock, and a great. Discover amazing local deals on fender stratocaster for sale in london. I have a 65 reissue head, 68 cdr, and my dad has a limited edition 65 reissue that ive put a lot of time on and they all sound great. Shop fender electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more. Left a 1958 fender 5f4 super amp and a 1964 vox ac306 top boost vox ac306. If youre going to spend money you should search for one that is this level of clean.
We have included a picture of the certificate of authenticity also included with the body. Neck date is september 1964, pots date is 28th week of 64. The heel date is actually dec 63, but the pots date to early 1964. Fender guitar owners manuals the manuals listed in this article are either current manuals created from a digital copy or scans of the original hard copy manuals taken from our archives that have been converted into pdf documents. Here are our 4 amp guitar combos to help you get that fender sound. Each nickel plated saddle is stamped fender pat pend note reissue. Green nitro cellulose pick guard is crack free and posit. For your consideration is the 1964 fender stratocaster this is an original.