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1964 Fender Stratocaster, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: Stratocaster
Finish: Original 3-Tone Sunburst
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood veneer board with clay dot inlays
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Neck Date: AUG ’64
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.6mm
Neck Depth: 20.9mm (1st fret) / 24.7mm (12th fret)
Frets: Original
Tuners: Single-line Kluson Deluxe
Pickups: Correct black-bottom single coils
Pickup Readings: Bridge 5.6k / Middle 5.51k / Neck 6.1k
Pots: 3 x CTS, week 22 of 1964
Plastics: Correct mint guard, knobs and switch tip
Weight: 3.17kg
Case: Correct original no-logo black Tolex case
Accessories: Original ashtray bridge cover and trem arm
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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1964 Fender Stratocaster, Sunburst
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1964 Fender Stratocaster, Sunburst
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Description
A super clean pre-CBS example, finished in a wonderfully vibrant 3-tone sunburst with a strong amount of red still present. This is a particularly attractive guitar that has clearly been well looked after over the years.
This example comes a few months before the CBS takeover of Jan '65. Features include the small headstock and transition logo, rosewood fingerboard with clay dot markers and the correct narrower 12th fret dot spacing. The neck is stamped AUG ’64 with a comfortable medium C profile, measuring 41.6mm at the nut, with depths of 20.9mm at the 1st fret and 24.7mm at the 12th, making it a very easy and familiar Strat to settle into, with a nice amount of thickness at the upper register great for lead playing and string bends. Original frets are still present and retain plenty of height, and the nut is correct too.
Under the hood, this one is equally impressive. The electronics appear stock, with three correct CTS pots all dating to the 22nd week of 1964, and the wiring presenting exactly as it should. The three black-bottom pickups all appear correct, with the neck pickup retaining a yellow date stamp from August 1964. Output readings come in at 5.6k at the bridge, 5.51k in the middle and 6.1k in the neck. Overall it has a very well balanced sound with the rounded, woody and resonant qualities you want from a good ’60s Strat, with plenty of clarity and sparkle but without ever becoming thin or overly sharp. Whether it's clean playing, edge-of-breakup rhythm work or more vocal lead tones this one can handle it all with ease.
The rest of the spec is just as it should be, hardware and plastics are correct. Weighing 3.17kg, it is also a very comfortable guitar in the hands. Completing the package are the original bridge cover, trem arm and the correct no-logo black tolex case.
All in all a super clean, all original and great sounding 1964 Stratocaster from one of Fender’s most sought-after periods. It has the looks, the feel and the sound, with a lovely vibrant finish and all the right details to satisfy both player and collector alike.
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At a Glance:
Model: Stratocaster
Finish: Original 3-Tone Sunburst
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood veneer board with clay dot inlays
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Neck Date: AUG ’64
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.6mm
Neck Depth: 20.9mm (1st fret) / 24.7mm (12th fret)
Frets: Original
Tuners: Single-line Kluson Deluxe
Pickups: Correct black-bottom single coils
Pickup Readings: Bridge 5.6k / Middle 5.51k / Neck 6.1k
Pots: 3 x CTS, week 22 of 1964
Plastics: Correct mint guard, knobs and switch tip
Weight: 3.17kg
Case: Correct original no-logo black Tolex case
Accessories: Original ashtray bridge cover and trem arm
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.