(Clear the check box if you're on a shared computer). Offer your instruments to dealers and builders on VintageAndRare.See our blogStay tuned for exciting news, interviews, great stories and beautiful instruments on the VintageAndRare blog.Search for instruments, Sell instruments through VintageAndRare This will be my second and last Fender (besides my AV '52' Tele) and I want to make the right decision. The Partscaster Phenomenon.questions and discussion. Free signup service
All of these detailed appointments take this package to the next level and really bring you an instrument that represents the Stratocaster name in true fashion. TIP TOP Musik -Guitar Players Heaven-since 1987! I bought the American Standard with the Fat 50's in 2013 and the American Vintage '52 Tele the next year. Regular price Cancel. The latest dealers
I saw the '59 with rosewood board hanging on the wall of my local guitar store and it screamed vibe and quality, just as my '52 Tele did. Our mission is to establish and develop the ultimate network/community designed for enthusiasts and retailers of vintage, rare and antique musical instruments, as well as an online network for dedicated builders of fine instruments. In essence we are a gateway to vintage, rare and hand & custom built musical equipment, an easy-to-use tool and internet resource for dealers, builders, buyers and enthusiasts. And a little off-topic but anyone knows if Fender makes American Surf Green strats with rosewood necks these days? 2021 Guitar.com is part of NME Networks. Upgrade, downgrade, cancel at any time. A 7,25 radius fretboard will make almost any neckshape feel okay to me. My vote is for the '59. one of the best years for a StratImo. The December 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! It again is all-original with very light wear on the neck pocket, and has the legend CA Red carved under the pickguard. Free trial, The most viewed products
I also have a thing for surf green, and I believe that one has to go to Mexico for new, or to a pre-2012 AV '57 or '62 reissue, or to a pre-2010 Custom Shop NOS for surf green and a 7.25" radius. The American Vintage series introduces a lineup of original-era model year guitars that bring Fender history and heritage to authentic and exciting new life. That was also the year I had a American Vintage strat in my hands, these instruments just have this vibe that I can't explain. Next we have another Two Colour Sunburst Strat, this time shipped from the factory in March 1957 this one however is 100 per cent all-original, and is exactly as it was when it left Fullerton that day, right down to the solder connections. 8lb. Both necks feel great to me, I can't really feel that much difference. You are using an out of date browser. $1,599.99 Why sell through VintageAndRare? Each of these guitars includes an additional set-up and inspection by a Custom Shop Master Builder, as well as a limited two-year Custom Shop warranty, plus a certificate of authenticity, and as an added perk of buying from the Fender Certified Vintage Shop, Reverb will hand-deliver the guitar anywhere in the continental United States. Featured builders. I have seen a few of the burst '65s (I bought an Olympic White) and yes, they had the mid-'60's "target burst" that you either like or do not like. The September 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now. The November 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! I forgot my username or password, Keep me signed in. I also didn't like the maple fretboard as I did before so I will turn back to rosewood. I'm not sure if all the copies of the '59 are the same but some say it's a two-tone. It was like a speeding train and I just got on it: Fantastic Negrito on how his 17th-century ancestors inspired his eclectic new gospel-psych-blues My Guitar Story: Robert Jon & The Wreck on the new Eastman Juliet, Introducing Momma: the New York act striving for 1990s rock stardom, It was like the first time a vegetarian tastes bacon: Emanuel Casablanca on finding authentic Tele tones with his Mod Shop Strat, The Genius Of Ignore the Ignorant by The Cribs, Silktone Fuzz review: Vintage germanium filth with added number-tweaking, The Big Review: Fender Hammertone Pedals budget effects for pretty much everyone, The Genius Of Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend, DIY Workshop: How to solve problems with your guitars nut, The best effects pedals to buy in 2022: 14 best guitar pedals for beginners, Dire Straits 10 greatest guitar moments, ranked, Chord Clinic: Learn to play 10 interesting D minor chord variations on guitar, Chord Clinic: Learn to play 10 interesting F Major chord variations on guitar, Chord Clinic: Learn to play 10 interesting A major chord variations, An Introduction to alternate tunings: Advanced alternate tunings for electric guitar. We are also open to consignment deals and layaway plans. Sign up for news from vintageandrare, get special featured product offers, industry insights and find vintage instruments. Very good condition with lots of dings and finish chips on the edges and slight buckle rash. I had to save up because I just bought a Gibson Hummingbird but now I'm almost there. The '65 Strat is right on the border of the pre CBS / CBS era. I think the '59 is the most subtly aged in appearance of all the current AV line-- The dots look browned and the burst looks like it has lost most of the transitional tint between the black and brown through fading. But now thanks to the new Fender Certified Vintage Reverb Shop, if you have the means, you could own one of five near-mint 50s and 60s Strats that have come straight out of the companys vintage guitar vault. I really like those mother of pearl (I guess?) Gain access to our Dealers Collective and interact with other members of V&R. Become a partner I'm really not into re-issues that much but these are so great. Morgenholz we're one of a kind I guess haha. The latest arrivals
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That's kind of my 'problem'. First up is an ash-bodied 1954 Two-Colour Sunburst Stratocaster, which was assembled by Gloria on 17/6/1954, and is all-original with the exception of a new nut but never fear the guitars original nut is still in the case and a replaced tremolo spring claw screw, strap button screw and saddle height adjustment screws. In great condition. Maybe I should forget about the '65 and buy the '59, I've waited a year for that one. The January 2022 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! (besides the Jeff Beck strat). What are those golden dots made of on the '59? These are the instruments that have provided the direct inspiration for many Fender reissue models over the years including the current American Vintage and Vintera ranges as well as scores of Custom Shop guitars. Vintage, rare and highend new guitars, basses, amps and effects, Phone: 0045-35383340. We sell, buy and trade vintage, highend, boutique, new and used musical instruments. Sign up for mypageGet your own account. What do you like in a Strat? I own both models and they are both fantastic guitars.The 59s I own have a bit more of a 'brown' soundthe pickups are voiced to be a bit smoother and velvety in my observation.The 65 pickups sound amazing toojust a tad less 'brown' if you understand that term. IMHO, the top 2 best finishes Fender has are Surf Green and Daphne Blue. I love my '65, but if I am only allowed one strat in Hell, it would have to be a '59 (or CS '60 NOS) slab board in sunburst or Olympic White or Surf Green. Please feel free to call or email regarding any of the instruments listed here on our online V&R shop. Did Mike McCready just smash a $15,000 Custom Shop Strat on stage? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are also very welcome to stop by our store and try out our instruments. I'm in love with it from here. Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum. The '65 American vintage Strat represents a pre CBS Strat. To my ears the '59 sounds a little thicker. The '59 does indeed feel and sound more vintage than the '65, and the burst, brown dots, and green pickguard accentuate it. Neck Finish: New Fender Flash Coat Lacquer. These guitars, of course, arent going cheap, with prices ranging from $33,000 for the Candy Apple Red 65 to $85,000 for the 54, however, you get well taken care of for that kind of outlay. But the Fender site says the '59 is also 3-tone sunburst. Password
Everything you know and love about the icon; Alder body, Maple neck and a Rosewood Board with American Vintage '65 Grey Bottom Strat single-coil pickups capture the time with sweet, sweet accuracy as well as a thicker C-shape neck that is oh so comfortable to the hand. Featured products
Pots date from the 14th week of 1965, with pickups wound by Abby possibly the legendary Fender pickup winder Abigail Ybarra. Just look at the thing. As I mentioned before I played them both. JavaScript is disabled. Put your favorites instruments on your watch list. Sale. You must log in or register to reply here. Doing business with your colleagues has never been easier. The latest builders
That guitar is as pretty to me as Emmylou Harris was in the seventies. Sign up now! Featured dealers
Even if you could afford one, tracking down a golden-era Fender Stratocaster that hasnt got a fair few dents, scuffs and dinks is nearly impossible. We need a better term for "grumpy old men yelling at clouds" in the misinformation age. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There is a difference but I like them both and I will get used to both of them in a couple of days for sure. Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin, Rickenbacker, Musicman, Hfner etc. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Time to get your wallet out. Fancy owning a near-mint condition Strat that served as the blueprint for some of Fenders most popular vintage reissues? What is the coiled length of a Fender Straight to Right-Angle 30' Coiled Guitar Cable. We also have our own repairs and restauration facility in the shop. InstrumentShoppen is located in the heart of the eastern part of Copenhagen very near Trianglen. Perhaps the most striking of the bunch is a pre-CBS L serial number 1965 Lake Placid Blue, which is all-original with the exception of the neck pickup, which has been rewound, and has amazing lacquer checking. One thing I like about the '65 is the more 'red' in the sunburst. And I'm a little sceptic about those clay dots. Please call or email regarding payment, shipping and handling. For some reason, I always think I'm the only one. Strat Talk is the leading online community and marketplace for Stratocaster guitars. With key features and essential design elementsof the mid-1960s.
We provide insight and opinion about gear, artists, technique and the guitar industry for all genres and skill levels. It just screams vintage, maybe the '65 is as good or even better but I have to follow my heart I think. Please enter your username, and you will recieve a new password for your account. Email: instrumentshoppen@mail.dk, Send message to: InstrumentShoppen, Denmark, 2008 - Tim Teel Guitarworks - D42/45 Style. When you just look at those guitars you know you got to have them. Suggestions?