Vintage Fender L Series Stratocaster – USA 1964

This 1964 L Series Stratocaster is a very special guitar. As far as vintage L Series Stratocasters go, this is one of the most pristine examples you are likely to find.  

The owner, who is a member of a well-known pioneering Australian rock and roll band, purchased this guitar in 1985 to match near identical one he has been playing since 1968. This guitar has spent nearly the last 37 years in its case. Truly a museum grade piece of rock and roll history.  

The features are as follows: 

Make: Fender 

Year: 1964 - L Series 

Model: Stratocaster 

Weight: 7.39 lbs 

Body Finish/Color: Original 3 tone sunburst 

Body Date: 1964 – Pre CBS 

Body Wood: Alder 

Neck Wood: Maple one piece 

Neck Finish/Color: Original Natural 

Neck Date: 2nd December 1963 

Neck Back Shape: Standard C 

Fingerboard Wood: ‘Veneer’ Brazilian Rosewood  

Frets: Original Frets 

Electronics: Original 

Pickups: Original 

Pickup selector switch: Original 3 way 

Potentiometers: Original CTS 

Nut: Original Bone 

Nut Width: 1 5/8" 

Tuners: Original Single Lined Kluson Deluxe 

Pickguard: Original White 3-ply "Green Guard" 

Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome 

Bridge: Original Synchronized Tremolo with Cover 

Knobs: Original 

There are some scuffs on the top side of the neck midway up, but otherwise there is nearly no evidence of wear. Comes with its original Stamford case, strap, lead, cleaning rag and even original string box.

This 1964 L Series Stratocaster must be seen to be believed.