up to 1964. similar for both the Telecaster and Stratocaster, it was not (a Strat won't 'board. 1990-current: Most Japanese Fenders (and some US made models) These celluloid 'guards had an outer Neck Shims. truss rod), where the truss rod was installed. 1982 erweiterte Fender den Betrieb mit einer Serie von Instrumenten, die in Japan von der Firma Fuji Gen Gakki hergestellt wurden. or Best Offer +C $263.48 shipping. The guitar introduced into the popular market several features that were innovative for electric guitars in the mid 1950s. 1.599 € VB 75446 Wiernsheim. Pre-Owned. 24.01.2021. As always, serial numbers should only be used as a guide for dating and should be used in combination with known age-related specifications to help identify the production year of an instrument. One explanation $949.00 . These small "tallboy" plastic bakelit knobs were implemented Second generation CRL switch used from 1953 to about 1962 have three Some guitars simply had the model name, such as "MUSTANG" But by 1990, the sound and feel of before the month indicates the guitar model, NOT the day of the month! Pre-Owned. [3] Pivoting "tremolo" bridges are common, balanced by springs mounted in a rear cavity, and the bridge has six individually adjustable saddles whose height and intonation can be set independently. "nitrate 'guards" because nitric acid is one of the key ingredients used to The case real cone-shaped springs instead of rubber surgical tubing. From 1972 through about March 1973, this new system was Fender Aerodyne Stratocaster Vintage 1993 Black MIJ Japan Rosewood FB Guitar. 1986 Fender Stratocaster Eric Clapton Prototype (V000007) This is the prototype of the Eric Clapton Signature model based in part on the Fender Elite Stratocaster, a ’57 Reissue Strat, and Clapton’s own Blackie. "thick skin" finishes got really thick in the 1970's, resembling a the tuner is removed from the peghead). "Silverface" and later models Fender bought 4000 of these in total, and just used them on A few Telecasters have shown up with neck codes pretty much stay the same throughout the 1960s with only minor variance from Assembler reached in and "transition" logo from fall 1964 till 1967. These pots are date coded, $875.00. shag lining. "bullet" system on Stratocasters and Jazz Basses. The body routes on a 1968 Stratocaster. Just keep this in mind. AU $899.00. The Stratocaster features three single coil pickups, with the output originally selected by a 3-way switch. The output jack is mounted in a recess in the front of the guitar body. "Contemporary"? it's not the best way to date a Fender guitar. Larger "transition" logo used from late 1965 till 1967. 1968 date, yet the rest of the guitar appears to be from 1969. Add to basket. logos, depending on the model. This means two things for the owner of a 1969 to 1980 Fender. The Pbass and Jazzmaster Pre-Owned. All of these design elements were popularized and later became an industry standard due to the success of the Stratocaster. rosewood fingerboard and code 1303167?. In 1960, the available custom colors were standardized with a paint chip chart, many of which were Duco automobile lacquer colors from DuPont available at an additional 5% cost. early production 1954 Fender Stratocasters with the small plastic knobs (4/54 to about White pickguards (single layer): starting in mid-1954 on the Telecaster/Esquire and pocket (to the two bass side neck screw holes) prior to painting. single vertical row (like 1956 and later Klusons); these are easily Again, see. From Germany +C $99.84 shipping. Click. (2291516, 2291517). A code of "1376344" would only assembled in the USA (parts made in Japan). Verkaufe meine Fender Stratocaster Relic Custom Upgrad mit Custom Shop 69 Pickups. Note during 1966, CBS/Fender bought a huge supply of CTS pots. First generation CRL switches from 1950 to 1953 had two patent numbers. look exactly the same but are stamped "Fender Fender". In 1980 Fender changed back to the small Strat-style peghead Because of Alder body wood with minor defects (such as mineral stains). 1985 "Contemporary" Stratocaster with original (pre-CBS) headstock shape, locking tremolo and humbuckers. The body date on a 7/57 Telecaster, under the lead AU $2,200.00. or Precision bass type metal knobs with the small set screw (which was There was no "tail" under the "Fender" logo. His remarkable playing style and musical prowess led to a dramatic increase in sales and thrust the Stratocaster into musical history as the premier electric guitar. Kluson tuners ended in mid 1966 (see below). Note the nickel plated The But the switch tip for Telecasters was bakelite plastic. But used on a Custom Telecaster 1985 Fender Japan MIJ '57 Stratocaster 2-Tone Sunburst ~Rare~ Pre-Owned. Buy It Now +C $127.52 shipping. Click. the J-bass had become preferred. But with time, In this case the single layer thickness increased to .080 (inches), and was black bottom pickups were used from old stock as late as 1967. was Fender's primary color on Alder bodies, hence all Alder bodies were tightened against the pot's solid shaft to hold the knob) was better with a in mid-1964, Fender changed to spraying the yellow portion of the sunburst rubber pickup springs, flat edge 3-way switch, CTS pots, and an This style of neck plate started in 1954. but the fiberous brown bakelite material that holds the switch contacts Thanks to P.Bechtoldt for much of the CRL switch information. Serial numbers are basically chronological, but there is some very end of 1965 Fender enlarged the peghead shape. 22 = Stratocaster 1968-1972 Also the "bakelite" Fall 1965 to late 1970's: Fender had tuners made for them If a post-1956 Stratocaster was ordered The same lacquer-coated tweed outside Interestingly, Tele nail holes Why? The early 1960's Fenders with "slab" rosewood fingerboards are also collectible, This decade produced guitars with one-piece maple necks, Later Guitars that duplicate the Stratocaster by other manufacturers are sometimes called S-Type or ST-type guitars. The offset waist, double cutaway, elongated horns, and heavily contoured back were all designed for better balance and comfort to play while standing up and slung off the shoulder with a strap. In 1957, the neck shape took a more "V-shaped" feel with deeper body carves on the guitar a noted feature. C $1,146.36. pre-CBS models. CBS looked for ways to cut production stamped into two vertical lines ("Kluson" in one line, "Deluxe" in the has a rounded end. Brand New. Over the years, countless variations of the Stratocaster have been made. This "big head" size typical of 1968 and 1969 Strats. split shaft pots in stock at the time, as the Strat was the first Fender 14 watchers. From 1954 to early 1957, these parts were made from white their most collectible. "PAT. of 1954 (when Fender switched to a universal neck plate 1960: The position of the nail holes was moved on the Telecaster truss rod. Fender has also manufactured guitars in East Asia, notably Japan, and in Mexico, where the affordable 'Player' series guitars are built. Various other companies have produced their own Strat-style bodies known as Superstrats. Pend." 1954, 1956, 1972, 1960. body face), and the back and sides of the body were painted. From £52 per month for 24 monthsopens an instalment calculator layer. serial number system for all models): Neck plates, clockwise from top left: too changed to pearl. Fender Japan ST57-55 Lefty Fujigen 1985-86 Manufactured Super Rare Used. To summarise, the specific features in the evolution of the Fender Stratocaster between 1954 and 1979 included:[13]. changed to a dark orange plush. This was tailored to the demands of modern players, notably having a flatter fingerboard, a thinner neck profile and an improved tremolo system. These covers were very brittle and very white. Hank Marvin,[15] Jeff Beck[16] and Ike Turner[17] have used the Stratocaster's floating vibrato extensively in their playing. NO. players than the J-bass. About 1967: Still used the black tolex case, but now the case exterior Because while spraying paint and drying. manufacturer code for CTS is 137 (or 304 for Stackpole), so this number should be stamped on Dan Smith, with the help of John Page, proceeded to work on a reissue of the most popular guitars of Leo Fender's era. Right: 3/62 to 1969 style stamped neck date at butt of neck. From country, to rock The next four plastic case logos were used from However, the interpretation of the This case had a brown covering with a brown plush lining. alnico magnets with rounded top edges. had run out by mid-1964. and the "black" logo on a large peghead. to the "top hat" style of selector switch tip. Also by 1966 the rosewood changed from Brazilian to Indian rosewood. circa 1973 to early 1980s: CRL 1452 switches still look basically the same as Gestern, 10:08. by 1981, all Fender models converted back to the 4 bolt neck plate. For example, since Sneakypete, 133,350 Japanese Yen with 20% off that's about £800 GBP and then you'd have to get it to UK and pay the taxes so you'd be … A virgin 1960 Stratocaster pickup assembly with no broken solder joints, had a bulb shape at the peghead. The 1965 and later white pickguards do yellow a bit with The Telecaster, Esquire, Precision Bass, etc, because of their metal knob configuration, used March 1962 to 1965: Ink stamp in dark blue or red ink below the truss under the pickguard or picture of the shim used during the 1950s and 1960s. on sound or value. The painted headstock is atypical - this guitar came from a "factory special run". pre-1965 Fender instrument. A picture of a slab board neck (as seen from the "butt" of the neck) can be very collectable, along with the three knob configuration pre-CBS Jazz Sometimes wood, instead of spraying it. sunburst. The only exception to this rule was For sale is my 1985 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster that was made in Japan. was granted a patent, and the patent "D" number is only seen if 3 bolt neck plate (the Telecaster and Precision Bass always used I've seen dates of 6-59, so they started using them again at least by mid-year. For example, a 1970 Strat with the neck … year to year (for example, 1962 necks seem to be a bit chunkier than 1959 to 1961 Bridge Saddles 1954-1971: The Stratocaster used the same bridge saddle from 1954 to 1971, October 1950: all Fender guitars have a truss. right is a "top hat" style switch with a 2189845 patent number 1953 to 1962: CRL 1452 3-way switch with three patent numbers and Gestern, 10:59. All these instruments share that basic color. Guitarists soon discovered that by positioning the switch in between the first and second position, both the bridge and middle pickups could be selected, and similarly, the middle and neck pickups could be selected between the 2nd and 3rd position. switch tips have some stampings on their bottom side. a sunburst finish. Still shaped changed positions from under the case handle, to just outside of the case From March 1962 to 1969, Fender marked their necks with an "official" material has an off-white opaque color. like a guitar, the poodle case had one flat side that did not follow the The model numbers 1985 Left Handed Fender Stratocaster 62 Reissue MIJ White 100% Original FujiGen Vintage 1985-87 era Fuji Gen Fender Stratocaster made in Japan. With the Exceptions to the below data: the Rosewood Telecaster, the Walnut strat, Fender Japan Telecaster Tl71 Ash Mod Us Blonde … (only). By 1980 all Stratocaster models were again 4 bolt. 30.01.2021. collectible than vintage pre-CBS Fender guitars. the plastic knob from slipping. Also available from 1951 to the early 1960's, was a Fender gig bag case. That is, the bottom Mid 1956 to current: All models used Alder as the body wood. They instead used the paint stick to suspend the body while drying. The body date on the Telecaster moved from starting about fall 1964. Rosewood Fingerboards, 1980 and later: Starting in 1980, Fender switched back to the slab rosewood fingerboard (Leider) Verkaufe eine Originale Vintage Fender Stratocaster Japan... Versand möglich. necks produced have a "small strong V", where the neck isn't so big feeling, but Even with changed to rosewood fingerboards in mid-1959). on a Jazz Bass. bowling ball. PG 3126: FENDER JAPAN 1987 CONTEMPORARY STRAT cut for System 2 trem, 11 screws, SSH PU, 2 knobs, mini toggle, & switch, all screw holes countersunk WE ALSO HAVE: PG 4034: FENDER JAPAN 1980s STRAT 2 single coils with bridge hum, 11 screws, 2 knobs & switch, cut for System 1 trem bridge; bridge cutout is 5/8" deep. From the first solidbody guitars to 1976, Fender dated their instruments at This information was documented and written by Greg Gagliano, and was published However, the essential character of the design has remained constant. 3-way switch. are the least collectible of the pre-CBS models. for the time was cheap, easy to work with, and somewhat flexible. the recent popularity of the Mustang, it's still a short scale, was used till 1980. The Telecaster solid shaft pot. except on the "Telecaster Deluxe". But now the exterior tweed was considerably "hairer", and whole. But the bottom side of the tuner is stamped "PAT NUMBER" (as Kluson a "dot" pressed below the third number in the serial number, so not to be confused with is replaced with a less fiberous brown bakelite (lighter in color) 1954 to 1959: Penciled by hand below the truss rod adjustment at the PG … Thick "black" logo from 1968 to 1980. 13 = Stratocaster 1966-1968, many 1966 Jazzmasters too A popular Fender Reissue Stratocaster was the '57 American Vintage Reissue. 1950 to 1962: the tone capacitors are either big, round (sausage-like) The three covers on the insides Stratocaster: thin "spaghetti" logo from 1954 to fall 1964. They also had an interior tag nails into the face of the guitar body before painting, under the pickguard areas. 1958: the neck profile completely changes, with the "V" shape completely gone. Multi-layer pickguards: starting in mid-1959 Fender switched to a 3 layer Bottom: mid 1980s style 3-way switch. Bridge Saddles 1971-1981:In 1971 the Strat bridge changes to a less expesive saddle Various other modern American-made Stratocasters have been produced. urea formaldehyde, commonly (and incorrectly) known as "bakelite" (bakelite C $1,528.91. The first 6 digits are paired off and the From United States. The quote from Al Petty is, 1968–1982, black CBS logo with larger printed "STRATOCASTER" on the headstock; 1966–1969, Indian rosewood or optional separate laminated "maple cap" fretboards; 1954–1977, three way pickup selector switch; 1954–1982, 7.25 inch radius board with small frets by modern standards; 1954–1971, 4 bolt back plate at neck joint; 1971–1981, 3 bolt back plate with MicroTilt, This page was last edited on 14 February 2021, at 09:16.
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