The neck and middle pickups as a result are noticeably tilted towards the back. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Items returned outside of the approval period window will be subject to a restocking fee (up to 15%). Khi c tc p[]. The body is deeply contoured. This is an authentic transition 1960 1961 Fender Stratocaster in 3-tone sunburst owned by Mike Rose. The pickguard is three layers, (white/black/white) of celluloid, fixed with eleven screws, screw #3 between middle and neck pickups. Brands will start shipping their guitars with CITES Certification, or provide you with a website link to get your certificate, should you ever need to prove where the wood is from. The pickup body routing appears original, with overspray from the original 3-tone sunburst finish. The intonation was set. The pickguard screws were replaced at some point, but are as original. Fender Custom Shop Limited '60/'63 Stratocaster Super Relic - Dirty Shell Pink, Used - Fender Custom Shop Master Built Private Collection H.A.R. The neck was removed from the body. Pole pieces from this period varied widely in the degree of chamfering, if any. The Stackpole potentiometers and switch are original. Comes with its original hard case (in great condition) and case candy (brochure, case key, and polish cloth). Connect with us to get the latest news & special promotions, Fender's Stratocaster, specifically the models built prior to 1965, are widely considered by many to be the holy grail of electric guitars. Details on the website soon or send us an enquiry! You must notify us immediately after the 48 hour has expired and the item must be returned to Carter Vintage Guitars within 7 days after notifying the store. These 3-way switches differ from the later 5-way switches in that the 5- ways have two more detents in the switch frame, allowing the lever to park in an in-between position where one of the outside pickups and the middle pickup will both be on. SEE ALL PHOTOS: Please roll over the main image to scroll through multiple photos. The G pole piece was elevated because in 1961 most guitar players were using a wound G string. This is serial number 57286. Returns can take 5 to 10 business to show back up onto your bank statement. Intended to extend the appeal of these models to Gibson buyers, the Rosewood fingerboard was initially a Slab Board style, meaning that a flat-bottomed slab of Rosewood was glued to the flat top of a Maple neck blank. Not necessarily. 1961 Stratocaster fret and fingerboard wear. Please contact us with any and all questions before making a purchase. The neck screws are the original partially-threaded type. Introduced in 1954 as a follow up to the highly successful Telecaster, the Stratocaster had only minor alterations until mid 1959 when it gained a major new feature a Rosewood fingerboard taken from the new-for-1958 Jazzmaster. The linear checking is evident in the photo. The jack plate is original, but the input jack has been replaced, and its solder joints are of course recent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function(){ Super cool and great to play after coming back from a little fret treatment. Heres a great Pre-CBS 1961 Fender Stratocaster. var D=new Date(),d=document,b='body',ce='createElement',ac='appendChild',st='style',ds='display',n='none',gi='getElementById',lp=d.location.protocol,wp=lp.indexOf('http')==0?lp:'https:'; 1961 Stratocaster Bridge, High Saddle Screws. This, Pickup Impedance: 5.60K neck // 5.84K middle // 5.37K bridge, Gibson F-5 1923 Lloyd Loar Signed - PRICE DROP, Neck/Fingerboard: Maple/Brazilian rosewood, Case: Original hard case in great condition. It is unknown what this designates, if anything. In later years, the staggering practice was eliminated. If I were to offer this particular guitar for sale, I would estimate its value to be about $19,500 $22,500. The clay dots are original, as is the Rosewood fingerboard. A customer brought me his 1961 Fender Stratocaster which his dad bought for him in 1968. There is a lot of variation depending on condition and originality. To the Southwest of the far lower right screw hole is the nail hole, used by Fender when painting the guitar. The original bridge cover, often discarded, is in the original brown tolex hard shell case along with the single-layer back plate and the remaining two trem springs. Instruments ship via UPS or FedEx. The overall appearance of the guitar is Road-Worn, with numerous parallel checking, dings, dents, scratches and gouges apparent on the body, and, to a lesser extent, the neck. The other frets are in good condition. The ceramic 0.1 F tone cap (SK/.1X/50V) tested good and all wiring is original. Body had been overpainted but has been taken back to what looks to be the original finish giving it a bit of a relic vibe. bi: Phn tch tm trng v hnh ng ca nhn vt M trong m cu A Ph The Stratocaster as received had a black plastic nut, probably Corian. (See below). This was done by hand, so varies by guitar. The first three frets of the neck have significant wear, and the fretboard is worn (dimples) between the higher strings for the first three frets. Still housing its original pickups and '61 pots, this Strat has quite the voice. Pend.). There is also a bit of factory finish touch up on the treble side waist. 1961 Stratocaster neck heel with date and slab board with truss rod screw. 1961 was the year that Fender started using a more robust red color for the three-tone sunburst; it is more resistant to fading. Note on CITES law and Brazilian Rosewood: CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments designed to protect endangered plants and animals. The original tape is present, and in the correct positions. Our expert shippings have years of experience packing and shipping guitars all over the world you can rest assured that your package will arrive quickly with the contents in perfect condition. $289.50 was the list price for the 1961 Stratocaster. Items must be returned in the same condition as they left the store. The pickguard is the original celluloid 3-ply which has shrunk (as is evidenced by the off-center pickguard screw holes), and cracked in several places. 1961 Fender Stratocaster, replacement bridge string saddle screws. The aluminum shield is original, and lightly corroded. $9,500.00, Special Price This fine vintage guitar in good working order and with honest play wear through a natural relic process- to the body and neck finish, moderate wear to to heavy wear to the frets (which look to be original), and light to moderate fingernail wear to the fingerboard itself. var i=d[ce]('iframe');i[st][ds]=n;d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC243064")[ac](i);try{var iw=i.contentWindow.document;iw.open();iw.writeln("");iw.close();var c=iw[b];} or Chat online now. The back spring cavity cover was removed. The ground solder joint appears original. The bridge/tremolo string saddles are original (Fender / Pat. All operate properly. The pole pieces are slightly chamfered. 1961 Stratocaster original neckplate and screws. These were replaced with the correct height screws (second photo). Without wiring modification, theres no way to get the outside pickups or all three on at once. New Instruments Added Daily Do I need CITES Certification for my guitar? Currently online orders can only be placed within the Continental United States. What is there, though, is mostly concentrated around the input jack and some buckle rash on the back. The pickup pole pieces are all North Up, which is typical and correct for this year. The rubber height bushings of the pickups are original and severely degraded, as to be expected. Bridge has 6 individual saddles of bent steel, with a separate tremolo block. 1999-2022 The Twelfth Fret. It was replaced with an aged bone nut. Tuners are Kluson, stamped in one line with Kluson Deluxe. Call Us 615 915-1851 The headstock decal is gold spaghetti logo with two patent numbers. If your guitar or instrument was made before 2nd January2017, you wont need any certification to travel with your guitar. Here is a wonderful rarity a Fender Stratocaster 1961 model in its original sunburst and with a Rosewood slab fingerboard on a Maple neck with heavy Birds-Eye figuring. 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Also notice the crack by the neck pickup. Upon the introduction of the first solid body, the Esquire (Telecaster) in 1949, there were requests for a slightly more contoured body shape and additional bridge saddles for better intonation thus, the Stratocaster was designed in 1953. The overall appearance is of a 60-year-old well-used Stratocaster. 1961 Stratocaster Pickguard Shrinkage, Overspray and Crack. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Nice slim profile, slab board neck. The spring claw, springs, and tremolo base appear original. var s=iw[ce]('script');s.async='async';s.defer='defer';s.charset='utf-8';s.src=wp+"//jsc.mgid.com/t/a/tailieuvan.vn.264917.js?t="+D.getYear()+D.getMonth()+D.getUTCDate()+D.getUTCHours();c[ac](s);})(); (function(){ So this is a transition guitar, with the body made in December of 1960, and the neck made in January of 1961. The guitar has a neck date ofFebruary 1961 and a body date of August 1960. 1961 Fender Stratocaster in original case. This is the responsibility of the exporter / retailer. Refunds will be applied via the same method of payment used at the time of purchase. The tuners are original Kluson (Deluxe) 6-in-line. The shim is probably not factory, as Fender used a red shim material. The peghead is the small version, correct for 1961, and the Fender logo is the Spaghetti type, with two patent numbers, also correct. Currently, the early 60s Stratocasters seem to be offered for sale for between $12,000 and $30,000+. Bi lm This was the case until mid 1962, when Fender worked out a production method for applying a Rosewood veneer to a curved -top neck blank. 1961 Stratocaster jack plate with replaced input jack. If youre selling a guitar which is 2nd hand internationally and it includes any of the regulated woods, you may have to prove that its older than Jan 2nd, 2017. The hardware, pickups and guard are all good with traces of the Olympic white refin evident underneath. The tip is a replacement. Other specifications include: For more information about this Fender Custom Shop instrument, please contact us. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. (V chng A Ph T Hoi) Fender's Stratocaster, specifically the models built prior to 1965, are widely considered by many to be the holy grail of electric guitars. The guitar fretboard is the correct 7.25 radius. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Title of post being viewed during contact. All screws are original except for the saddle Allen screws, which are replacements and are very high. The CITES law was introduced on the 2nd of January 2017 and put restrictions on how certain woods were traded across international borders especially the likes of rosewood. It has also turned slightly green, which is typical for these pickguards. The body is dated 12-60, meaning this body was made at the end of 1960. You cant order a guitar outside of the EU without the correct CITES certification. The handle of the case has been repaired with black tape. The pickguard was removed. The pickups are original, with black bobbins, and measure DCR as follows: These resistances are typical of the pickups from that era. Paying homage to the 1961 Fender Stratocaster, the Fender Custom Shop 61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is a representation of the guitar Strat that represented an era. I was also asked to replace the current (modern) nut with an aged bone nut (as original), replace the high string saddle screws, and the 3-way switch tip with an aged replica. The pickups are staggered pole pieces, Formvar wire insulation, magnetic North pole on top. Included in the case is the original tremolo arm, the original Ash Tray bridge cover, original Wabash strap, a repair bill from 1990, and the original input jack and screws. 1961 Stratocaster original neckplate with serial number and original screws. Buyer is responsible for taxes and duties on international shipments. Appointments are available. The 3-way switch is somewhat stiff to operate, but functions correctly without undo switch noise. The original three-way switch is in place. 1961 serial numbers range from 50,000 to 80,000. Stratocaster, Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Relic - Copper, Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Relic - Fiesta Red. The finish is thin nitrocellulose lacquer, 3-tone sunburst (yellow / red / black). All instruments ship fully insured for the full purchase amount. The string tree is correct, as is the Original Contour Body decal. The 1961 Stratocaster came with strings that had a wound G string, and gauges .012 .052. The upper front rear bout shows signs of sprayed clear-coat, with an inch and a half sag in the paint that is not very noticeable. The body seems to have been clear-coated in this area, and some overspray is on the top of the pickguard. We do not want you to have to return anything and are happy to provide as many details as possible for any and all products we carry in our store. The latches are corroded, and the two outermost latches work, but their spring mechanism is broken. 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. There is a penciled number 4 in the right side of the neck cavity. This guitar is hard to put down! The neck profile is my personal favorite, not chunky, and not too narrow or wide and with a very slight V, distinct from the flatter C shape some have. Carter Vintage Guitars can ship almost anywhere! 1961 Stratocaster neck heel with pilot hole for template. The guitar case is original, and is heavily soiled. Solder joints all appear to be original and untouched. Carter Vintage Guitars is not responsible for any return shipping costs. You can travel with your guitar freely as long as you dont have over 10kg (22lbs) of rosewood and other regulated woods. Here were looking at a Fender Stratocaster 1961 Sunburst model, with a body date of October 1960, neck date of January 1961, and pot codes pointing to 1960. Most orders in the Continental United States ship via USPS or UPS. The neck is Maple with a Brazilian Rosewood slab board. 1961 Stratocaster Fender Spaghetti Logo, with two Patent Numbers. The bridge pickup is tilted slightly towards the front. Also in the case pocket is a replacement 3-way switch tip. The neck pocket has a shim at the back. This Fender Stratocaster 1961 is sold with its original brown tolex hard shell case, which is also in good condition. The heel of the neck has the truss rod adjuster in the correct place (halfway through the slab board), and bears the date 1-61 in pencil. The string cavity cover appears to be original. 1961 Stratocaster original 3-spoke control knobs. This does not affect playability. Thispre-CBS hardtail Strat has the look and feel that all of the modern relics want, but just simply can't have. I can be reached via phone, email, texting or web form. Upon the introduction of the first solid body, the Esquire (Telecaster) in 1949, there were requests for a slightly more contoured body shape and additional bridge saddles for better intonation thus, the Stratocaster was designed in 1953. Correct serial number placement. All Rights Reserved , Reduced Larrivee OO-05 Steel String Guitar Natural, 1993, Bruce West Cutaway Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 2016, SOLD (Discontinued) Wildwood Minstrel Old Time Frailing Open-back Banjo, SOLD Gretsch G6120 DSW Archtop Electric Guitar Orange, 2009, SOLD Gibson Les Paul Classic P90 Ebony Black, 2018, SOLD Eastman AR803CE Archtop Jazz Guitar. The neck plate appears original, and bears the serial number 57286, which dates the guitar to 1961. 1961 Stratocaster Pickguard wear (top of photo) and overspray (bottom of photo). 1961 Stratocaster Correct Pickup Pole Stagger. The yellow tone cap wire sleeve is original. In addition, the law only requires you to produces a CITES Certificate if youre carrying over 10kg of Rosewood, which is highly unlikely you do have to travel WITH your guitar though. The yellow stain with which Fender treated all Alder bodies is visible here. catch(e){var iw=d;var c=d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC243064");}var dv=iw[ce]('div');dv.id="MG_ID";dv[st][ds]=n;dv.innerHTML=243064;c[ac](dv); View Latest Arrivals 1961 Stratocaster nut replacement with aged bone. 1961 Stratocaster Pickup Height Bushings (Degraded). This does not adversely affect playability. The slab board Stratocasters like this one are more valuable than the later 60s veneer fingerboards (August 1962 on). $7,699.00. The back side of the neck heel has the pilot hole, used with a template for neck shaping at the factory. 1961 Stratocaster upper bout with repair, overspray, and checking. The bridge radius was not correct and was adjusted to the correct radius. Regular Price: The control knobs are original 3-spoke type. Please be assured that Hardway strictly protects your privacy and does not share your email address or other personal information. Until the late 1960s when supplies ran low and embargoes took effect, these Rosewood boards were sourced from Brazil, and then replaced with Indian Rosewood. There is an attempted repair of a small gouge toward the middle of the bout that is a noticeably darker color (see below). In the photo below, the pickguard shrinkage is evident by the top right screw hole being off-center. I was asked to assay the guitar to determine its vintage and authenticity. New items must be returned with any and all factory packaging that was included with the product. Some of the specifications used to authenticate this guitar: The body wood is Alder. This guitar was restrung with nickle.010 .045, the G string is not wound. 1961 Stratocaster Pickguard Shrinkage and Cracking. Black bobbins. Impeccably restored and repaired vintage amplifiers and guitars. 11 QUEEN STREET, BATH, UK - VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT | CALL: 01225 463777 | EMAIL: ENQUIRIES@VINTAGEANDRAREGUITARS.COM. Please reach out to us for any questions in regard to international shipments. 1961 Stratocaster Kluson Deluxe Tuners. All products have a 48 hour approval period. Customers must pay the full shipping amount, we always try to give customers the best shipping rate possible but packages ship via dimensional weight. The tone from these pickups is extraordinarily good. You cant sell a guitar internationally without CITES Certification. var D=new Date(),d=document,b='body',ce='createElement',ac='appendChild',st='style',ds='display',n='none',gi='getElementById',lp=d.location.protocol,wp=lp.indexOf('http')==0?lp:'https:'; I monitor regularly and will get back to you as quick as I can. This particular example is remarkably clean and in beautiful condition with hardly any playwear for its age. The three-layer pickguard is unbroken and covers a thin metal shield, which can be seen just peeking out near the bass end of the middle and neck pickups. You can still buy and sell guitars with rosewood (and other regulated woods) within your country and freely within the EU. The board radius is 7.25. var i=d[ce]('iframe');i[st][ds]=n;d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC264917")[ac](i);try{var iw=i.contentWindow.document;iw.open();iw.writeln("");iw.close();var c=iw[b];} 1961 Stratocaster lower horn pickguard crack. catch(e){var iw=d;var c=d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC264917");}var dv=iw[ce]('div');dv.id="MG_ID";dv[st][ds]=n;dv.innerHTML=264917;c[ac](dv); Given Fender's relic treatment, the Custom Shop 1961 comes with hand-wound pickups, Quartersawn maple neck, and a Alder body, the Custom Shop '61 Strat is something you absolutely must check out. close, 625 8th Ave. S Nashville, TN 37203 The back of the guitar has obvious belt buckle wear, and wear through the finish on the back of the neck. Some linear checking is evident. The pickups appear to be original and have the correct stagger on the D and G string positions. Pickup switch is three-way. I am not a professional appraiser. The springs were removed. The CITES Law mainly affects dealers and brands.
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