Description
Fender 1974-1975 Stratocaster Sunburst Vintage Electric Guitar "SLOWHAND"
* NOTE - You will receive the guitar in the PHOTOS.
A true vintage circa 1974-1975 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst with tremolo. This is the color you want and this one has the tremolo bridge unlike so many of the Strats from this era that had hardtails.
Stratocasters have so much tradition in them being played by guitar greats such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ritchie Blackmore, Rory Gallagher, David Gilmour, George Harrison and countless others.
The Serial Number on the Neck Plate says 1974 and the Neck Stamp says 1975. It was common for Fender to mix parts from different years.
The body and neck are in incredible condition for a guitar is that almost 50 years old. There is light wear throughout and there was a gash on the back which has been repaired and is solid.
Original Body, Neck, Tuners, Pickguard, Knobs, Pickup Covers, Back Plate, Bridge, 3 Screw Neck Plate, and Strap Buttons.
Non-Original parts include the Electronics (the old wiring was a mess and not working properly), New Period Correct Pickups - Grey Bottom with Alnico-V Non-Staggered Pole Pieces, New Stainless Steel Frets, New Tremolo Arm, and Roadrunner Hardshell Case.
I assure you that this player grade instrument plays and sounds better now then it did in 1974-1975. The new pickups and wiring make it sound amazing and the new frets make it easy to play.
This guitar was purchased off Reverb and then our repair techs took care of getting it to the amazing condition it is today.
Early to Mid 1970's Strats are the latest of the Vintage Fender Guitars that are being sought after and are continuing going up in price.
SPECS:
- Year: 1974-1975
- Model: Fender Stratocaster
- Body: Solid Maple (original)
- Neck: Solid Maple with Adjustable Trussrod (original)
- 3 Screw Fender Neck Plate (original)
- Inlays: Black Dots
- 21 Frets
- Neck Radius: 7-1/4 Inch
- Total Length: 38-7/8 Inches
- Nut Width: 1-5/8 Inches.(1.65 Inches)
- Scale Length: 25-1/2 Inches
- Weight: 6.8 Pounds
- Finish: Gloss
- Pickups: Grey Bottom with Alnico-V Non-Staggered Pole Pieces (non-original)
- Electronics: 5-Way-Switch for Pickup Selection (original parts with new wiring)
- One Volume Control and Two Tone Control (original knobs with new wiring)
- Tuners: Fender (original)
- Tremolo Bridge (original)
- Hardshell Case: Roadrunner (non-original)
- Strings: Slinky .008
- Made in USA
- Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
TERRY CARTER MUSIC STORE ADVANTAGE:
- Free Month Premium Membership at Uke Like The Pros ($29.95 Value) AND at Rock Like The Pros ($29.95 Value)
- Free 57 Point Instrument Inspection
- Custom Setup AVAILABLE (See Below)
- Free World Famous Candy Pack
- Free Uke Like The Pros Chord Chart
- Free Uke Like The Pros Sticker
- Fully Insured US and Worldwide Shipping
- Usually Ships Same Day - Unless Custom Work Added
- Easy Returns and Exchanges
* CUSTOM SETUP - Each instrument comes with a factory setup but a adding a custom setup is strongly recommend if you want the easiest playability, have arthritis, are particular about your setups and want a low action (how close the strings are to the fretboard) please click the "ADD SETUP" below.
BASIC SETUP:
- 3-10 Business Day Turnaround + Shipping Time
- Adjust String Height At The Nut & Saddle For Easy Playability
ADVANCED SETUP:
- 3-10 Business Day Turnaround + Shipping Time
- Adjust String Height At The Nut & Saddle For Easy Playability
- Adjust Intonation
- Polish Frets & Fretboard
- Oil Fretboard & Bridge
- Reshape Nut Profile For Comfort & Smooth Tuning
- Fret Level (if needed)
- Balance Pickup (if needed)
* NOTE - You will receive the instrument in the PHOTOS
* Product may be shipped in manufacturing packaging to reduce waste.
* We give our instruments individual names to match their character
