{"product_id":"vintage-fender-stratocaster-1968","title":"Vintage Fender Stratocaster - USA 1968","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eThis 1968 Fender Stratocaster is a strong, honest example from a transitional period in Fender’s history. Finished in 3 tone sunburst, the red has naturally faded across the front, a trait often seen on guitars from this era, with some of the original colour still visible beneath the pickguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eThe guitar retains a high level of originality. It features its original black bottom pickups, all dated January 1968, along with original CTS pots dated to 1966. The electronics remain largely untouched, aside from the selector switch which has been upgraded to a 5 way. The original round ceramic capacitor is still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eThe birdseye maple neck with rosewood fingerboard feels comfortable and familiar, with pearl dot inlays and its original finish intact. The headstock decal shows some wear, consistent with age. It is fitted with original F-style tuners, original frets, and the original nut, all contributing to the overall integrity of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eHardware remains largely original throughout, including the bridge and pickguard with its aluminium shielding. The tremolo cover is original, though the screws have been replaced. The guitar is housed in its original hard shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eIn the hands it feels settled and responsive, with that familiar late 60s Strat character. The pickups read in a balanced range, offering clarity and definition with enough output to cover a wide range of styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eOverall, this is a well preserved and original 1968 Stratocaster that shows the natural ageing and features expected from the period, without losing its usability as a player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eAction at 1st Fret: 0.25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eAction at 12th Fret: 1.25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eNeck Depth at 1st Fret: 22.00mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eNeck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.95mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eNut Width: 41.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eWidth at 12th Fret: 50.98mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eWeight: 3.740kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eModel: Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eYear: 1968\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eSerial Number: 218373\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eFinish: 3 tone sunburst (faded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eBody: Alder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eNeck: Birdseye maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003ePickups: Original black bottom single coils (dated Jan 1968)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003ePickup Readings: Bridge 5.67k \/ Middle 6.08k \/ Neck 5.87k\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eElectronics: Original with ceramic cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003ePots: Original CTS (1966, 18th week)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eSwitch: 5 way (replaced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eTuners: Original F style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eFrets: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eNut: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003ePickguard: Original with aluminium shielding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eBridge: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eCase: Original hard shell case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eCrafted in: USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069116399769,"sku":"26075","price":22495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/files\/26075-1.webp?v=1778560872","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/vintage-fender-stratocaster-1968","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}