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otherwise 3 way switch was standard in those days
remember in 1974 the only option was colour, trem/hardtail, rosewood or maple board - otherwise all Strat's had the same spec - not sure what else to add but any specific queries then just ask
Later ones often ‘acquire’ these to make them look older, so check other points made by other posters.
some interesting points for you to look at
For more accurate dating if you think you've got a '74, have a look at the link guitars4you posted.
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Like me.
And my P-Bass.
But given the money you have to shell out now, I'm not sure a 74 Strat is fabulous enough.
Me however...
thanks very much for the advice.
seller has told me that the pickups are not staggered. its a black body, white scratchplate and pickups, and maple neck. seller did agree to check heel joint for any stamps or inscriptions. will update you when I get more information
If it has an *original* white guard and flat-pole pickups it must be a '74 or '75, since black pickguards started in '75.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.