Add to Compare. Get the best deals for fender stratocaster 1961 at eBay.com. Discography Pickups in Rorys Strat. The 1965 Fender Stratocaster has been displayed or auctioned between $15,000-$25,000. Small headstock Great C style neck. The guitar sold at auction in 2014 for $25,000. 1961 Fender Stratocaster. The sunburst color is deep with only a little yellow in the middle. Fact 2:playing using his teeth Fact 3: Jimi Hendrix was the highest paid Woodstock performer. The pickguard has cracks and the upper bout is missing the corner. : 68354. So that means there are some early '61 Strats that have only the basic "no patent numbers" decal. $200. Here we have a set of Stackpole pots for a 1961 Fender Stratocaster in very good condition. June 20, 2018. This Strat was played in its day but it was never abused and clearly cherished and cared for. A few modifications were adopted in 1961. Then, Corey and Chumlee check out a fully customized 2006 Dodge Magnum. Hence the sunburst finish on a 1961 Fender Strat is much bolder looking. 1961 Stratocaster Specs: Headstock logo decal now has two patent numbers: 2,573,254 and 2,741,146. 1961 Fender Stratocaster. The current value for one in excellent all-original condition is $20,000. Used guitar finds worthy of investigation. For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1961 Fender Stratocaster in Three-tone Sunburst. This model from 1961 came to us from Western Maryland and it has had one owner since the 1970s. Oldboy said: "Vic Flick, the original guitarist for the legendary James Bond theme for "Dr. No" in 1962, performs the signature tune on the same Clifford Essex Paragon Deluxe used 50 years ago. A 1961 Fender Stratocaster, Olympic White, owned and played by guitarist Vic Flick. Because the red middle component of the Stratocasters three-color sunburst finish tended to fade with exposure to sunlight, Fender switched to a more durable red paint that had no such tendency, and the dark brown outer part of the finish was changed to black. When Vic appeared on "Pawn Stars" in 2013, he brought his own Stratocaster to the shop. The guy Rick brought to inspect the instrument said, "you've probably heard this guitar more than you realize." A very well preserved 1961 Fender Stratocaster made in early 1961, with clay dots, green guard, and original frets with no real playing wear. This listing is for one (1) Pre-CBS era Fender guitar strap from my 1961 Fender Stratocaster. Peghead decal logo now has 2 patent numbers (2,573,254 & 2,741,146) Neck backshape is a fatter D shape, but still not nearly as fat as 1958 and prior Stratocaster necks. The story of how Rory came to own his 1961 Fender Stratocaster is somewhat interesting in itself. However, it sold for only $20,000 at auction and he lost a Vintage Guitars For Sale. The 1960 Stratocaster decal was the same basic one used since 1954 and in 1961 Fender started adding patent numbers to the decal. Colour: stripped to bare wood when he got it, refinished to red in late 1978 (similar to fiesta red but more intense), finish cracked in early 90ies and was refinished again. Stratocaster. Related Posts. Summary: Slab board fingerboard, clay dots, weather checked 3-tone sunburst and a figured maple neck, it hardly gets better than this 1961 Fender Stratocaster! A client walks in with a 1963 Fender Stratocaster that he claims was played by Jimi Hendrix, and he wants $750,000 for it, according to the seller. See the next image of a real 1961. Here he brought in his 1961 Fender Stratocaster guitar to shop owner Rick Harrison, who, after consulting Jesse Amoroso, settled on a price of $55,000 for the guitar. The guitar sold at auction in 2014 for $25,000. ^ " ' Songwriters to soundmen. The body is very clean and in near mint condition with a beautiful three tone sunburst finish with only a few dings, mostly on the back. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The only obvious anachronisms are the 3-way switch tip, which is white and looks new compared to the other aged plastic parts, and some of the string saddle Allen screws, which look to be modern replacements, and the black plastic nut. Pre Cbs 250 k AUD stamped 304-6114 304-6114 304-6123 with original cap and wiring. Fender Custom ShopDealer SelectWildwood 1061 StratHeavy Relic59 Large C Neck.87-.99/7.33 lbs.Faded Inca Silver. Get the best deals for fender stratocaster neck 1961 at eBay.com. The most obvious answer is that its finished in Surf Green, which is a seldom-seen custom colour. Actually, the 1961 Strat not only has been modified (see the bridge pickup) but was sold to Pawn Stars for $55,000. Fender also felt the need to add patent numbers to the peghead during 1961. Other than the history and sentiments that it has attached, its an object. In the end, its an instrument. My wife went to Vegas 4 years ago for a Congress and some colleagues took her there (even if she didnt know the tv show at all). Thanks to the Custom Shops incredible craftsmanship and artistry, these guitars look gorgeous, sound killer, and play like butter. For more information about the 1965 Fender Stratocaster please feel free to call 818-551-0111, and ask for Vahan or Vahan Jr. Fender used a .0029 diameter wire, and hand-wound The last tell tale sign is that while that guitar is a slab board guitar its not a 1961 Fender Stratocaster Slab Board guitar. Rorys Strat, of course, was shipped from the factory with three single-coil pickups. They were enthused about the idea, and the Wildwood 10 was born. I could confirm the staging. It had the telltale scuff marks of the rough-riffing left hander, as well as historic photos, documents, and a serial number. She told me there was a queue if you need to get into the shop and pawn/buy something, another queue if you wanted to access the filming zone, but you couldnt buy/sell nothing there. We love old Strats and especially ones that have been played and well-loved. If you have any issue with giving us five stars please contact more. Gilmour sold his Black Strat, Martin D35, Martin 12 string among other items, and said as much. But more thrillingly, the body appears to be korina or African limba, if you prefer. In 1961 Fender started using a more robust red dye for their three color sunburst. The last tell tale sign is that while that guitar is a slab board guitar its not a 1961 Fender Stratocaster Slab Board guitar. See the next image of a real 1961. Notice how the truss rod screw is up into the fretboard on the real guitar below. The one above is clearly a fake and thats one obvious way to tell. This sweet old slab board Strat is a players dream. as low as $219/mo with Affirm. Modification Repairs. Fender's Stratocaster, specifically the models built prior to 1965, are widely considered by many to be the holy grail of electric guitars. Only the best in premium vintage guitars for players and collectors who understand how magnificent these vintage guitars from the 50s and 60s really are. All 3 Staggered pole pickup original and working. From the Academy event "The Music of Bond: The First 50 Years" on October 5, 2012 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater." For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1961 Fender Stratocaster. Classic Guitar lots of history, Plays like a a Fender Strat from the best Year of Production 1961. 1961 Fender Telecaster Stratocaster Black guitar Strap Anchor mark Pre CBS Greenwood, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Rorys battered and bruised early 60s Stratocaster has become one of the most iconic instruments in rock n roll history. Summary: Bond with the Pawn Stars when they spy a 1961 Fender Stratocaster used on the 007 theme song. In a final fit of experimentation, Ed would spray paint the 1961 Strat white-over-sunburst. This 1961 Stratocaster is a very very nice example of an early 60s player Strat. The overall appearance is of a 60-year-old well-used Stratocaster. The 1961 list price was $289.50. The 1961 Strat, in this configuration, would be Eds main stage guitar for the remainder of 1976 and into 1977. Here he brought in his 1961 Fender Stratocaster guitar to shop owner Rick Harrison, who, after consulting Jesse Amoroso, settled on a price of $55,000 for the guitar. Its was tool used in his shop. It was only after its current custodian ATB Guitars acquired the guitar and removed the neck that the discovery was made. Amoroso estimated it was worth a million dollars at auction. On average, a pickup that came from the Fender factory in 1961 measured 6.19 kOhms. Rory bought this guitar for 100 in 1963 on credit from the owner of Crowleys Music Store in Cork, Michael Crowley. Brought in by famed guitarist Vic Flick, will the guys let him lead the negotiation? It would be remiss under those circumstances to not ask Rorys nephew, Daniel Gallagher, to tell the story of the guitar and how it feels to strap it on Gallaghers beloved 1961 Stratocaster, photographed in front of his extensive record collection. Fact 1: Hendrix used Fender Stratocaster while honing his experimental and legendary sound. Corey takes a look at an original-condition 1952 Fender Telecaster that's worth a pretty penny in this collection of scenes from "Fender Bender. << 1960 Strats by Year 1962 >> Tags: 1961 Stratocaster, Pre-CBS Strat. Sold Out. The seller wanted $750,000. Slab Board Fret board. Also the dark brown part of the sunburst around the edge of the body is slightly more black. Woods: alder body / maple neck/ Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. It weighs in at an impressively low 7 pounds 1.5 ounces, has a fantastic feeling neck, light resonant body, low fast action and that special "mojo" that you look for in pre-CBS Fender guitars. #R114653 $4,720.00. Here at Hollywood Pawn shop, where deals are found, it is showcased at a much affordable price. Year: 1961. The one above is clearly a fake and thats one obvious way to tell. This guitar was played by Flick on numerous popular recordings, including Ringos Theme (This Boy) from the classic Beatles film A Hard Days Night (Proscenium Films, 1964); both the score and the Shirley Bassey theme song for the hit James Bond thriller Goldfinger (Eon Productions, The Brazilian fingerboard is wonderful to play and the original frets have lots of life. Amoroso confirmed the '63 Olympic White Fender Stratocaster was, in fact, played by Hendrix. How much did the Jimi Hendrix guitar from Pawn Stars sell for? We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Fact 4: As a child Jimi Hendrix would play air guitar on a broom, so his father decided to give him a one string Rorys iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster. The 1961 Strat pictured is finished in classic three-color sunburst (red was added to the two-color sunburst in 1958) and has the typical features associated with that year. These include a maple neck with a separate slab-rosewood fretboard, clay dot inlays, and a small headstock with a spaghetti" Fender logo decal including two patent numbers. The major cosmetic thing that makes a '61 Strat unique is the headstock decal. Serial number range for the 61 Fender Stratocaster are generally 55000 to 72000 (on the neck plate). According to the legend, this was the first Stratocaster to ever reach Ireland. He also played the smallest crowed because he performed on the last day of the festival. 1961 Fender Stratocaster in original case. The $55K did more for Vic at this stage of his life than the Strat. This Stratocaster is in excellent condition, with few body marks and a clean pickguard and electronics. Harrison put up $450,000. Flick appeared on a 2013 episode of the History Channel show Pawn Stars titled "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service". The guitar sold at auction in 2014 for $25,000. Vic Flick brought in his 1961 Fender Stratocaster guitar to Pawn shop owner Rick Harrison, who, after consulting Jesse Amoroso, settled on a price of $55,000 for the guitar. Serial No. In 1982, Fender was only too aware of the effect that the sudden rash of unauthorised Strat copies was having on its profits and so the Squier range was introduced to form a sort of counter-attack on brands such as Tokai, whose near-as-dammit lookalikes were rapidly gaining popularity. Notice how the truss rod screw is up into the fretboard on the real guitar below. It's been an absolute favorite for all that have picked it up here in the shop. $27,50000. Looks like re-fret. Nope. Added String removed hole is visible. Fender now using a more robust red in their sunburst finish. Tuner single line Klusons and Working.