1964 Fender Stratocaster
The 1964 Stratocaster — pre-CBS era. Excellent pre-CBS instrument.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$17,500–$25,000
Very Good
$10,000–$17,500
Good
$5,000–$10,000
Fair
$2,500–$5,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (Ash for transparent finishes) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood (veneer) |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SSS |
| Bridge | Synchronized tremolo |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors |
| Est. Production | 6,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Three hand-wound single-coil pickups. Three-way switch.
What Changed in 1964
Final full pre-CBS year. Excellent build quality. L-series serial numbers.
Collector's Notes
Pre-CBS Strats are premium collectibles. Custom colors command enormous premiums. Verify fingerboard wood (maple vs slab rosewood vs veneer), original pickups, and hardware.