Fender Stratocaster Appraisal

Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

This is a vintage-style Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, featuring a light cream or 'blonde' finish that has patinated over time, showing significant 'relicing' or natural wear, particularly around the edges of the body, revealing what appears to be a darker wood grain underneath. The guitar possesses the classic Stratocaster double-cutaway body shape. It is equipped with three single-coil pickups, indicated by the six pole pieces visible on each, covered by aged white or cream pickup covers. The pickguard is also an aged white/cream color, showing discoloration and some minor cosmetic scratches consistent with use. Controls include three knobs and a 5-way selector switch, all appearing original to the aged aesthetic. The bridge is a vintage-style tremolo system with six individual saddles, and the bridge plate shows some oxidation or wear. The neck features a dark rosewood or similar dark wood fretboard with dot inlays and a maple headstock. The headstock bears the 'Fender Stratocaster' logo, which appears to be a late 1960s to early 1970s 'CBS era' gold spaghetti logo, although a clearer view would be needed for definitive dating. The tuning machines are six-in-line, vintage-style, and appear to be original, showing some tarnishing. The overall condition suggests a well-played and aged instrument, presenting a 'mojo' look often sought after by collectors. There are noticeable chips and wear on the body's finish, consistent with a guitar that has seen extensive use over several decades. The craftsmanship is indicative of Fender's mass production quality for electric guitars, known for their playability and iconic sound.