1971 Fender Stratocaster
The 1971 Stratocaster — CBS era. Accessible vintage Fender.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,200–$6,000
Very Good
$2,400–$4,200
Good
$1,200–$2,400
Fair
$600–$1,200
* 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 | Maple or Indian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SSS |
| Bridge | Synchronized tremolo (3-bolt micro-tilt neck on some) |
| Tuners | F-stamped tuners |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors, Natural |
| Est. Production | 18,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Three single-coil pickups. 3-way switch (players modified to 5-way).
What Changed in 1971
Bullet truss rod at headstock. 3-bolt neck becoming standard.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era Strats offer excellent player value. 3-bolt vs 4-bolt is key identifier.