SOLD: Original Fender Stratocaster 1965 (L series)

thebreeze

Okay.

Original Fender Stratocaster 1965
Sought after L Series serial no.
3 Tone Sunburst
65 C shape neck (dated 2 Aug 65)
Rosewood board (pretty sure it’s Indian)
Grey bottom pickups (dated 11/12 65)
Weight: 7.4 lbs
Original 1965 hard case

This is an awesome sounding and playing Stratocaster.  It’s clearly been played some and that comes as no surprise once you get it in the hand.  Out and out rock ‘n roll in each and every pore.  By far the best bridge pickup I’ve ever encountered on a Stratocaster but all the pickups sound sublime and I get why Pete Thorn, SRV, Jimi et al. all favour(ed) a ‘65.

Verified by the experts at Guitar Village (see pic) and all original apart from a five-way switch and a first class refret.  I also believe the nut has been changed but I’m not an expert and they don’t mention it.  Either way all those things contribute to this being a sensational guitar to play.

It’s a lot of money but they won’t be making any more of these and I’ve felt lucky to own and use it during the last few years.  I hope someone else can enjoy it as much going forwards.

SOLD  £10,500  SOLD

thebreeze

Plenty more pics, internals etc. for those interested

IvisonGuitars

I’ve seen this one in the flesh and it’s an absolute beauty! Also @thebreeze is a stand up fellow, buy with confidence

jimmyguitar

Might be interested in getting this back! 

paul111s

Looks a beauty , GLWTS 

thebreeze

Thanks guys.  Heavy heart.  Jimmy I’ve pm’d you.

chris78

A 65 is the best strat I’ve ever played.
GLWTS

peteri

Hi - got any pics of under the scratch plate?

Ta

thebreeze

@peteri pm’d

SimpleSimon

I think ive just spurted in my underwear. That is beautiful.

thebreeze

Now sold and gone to a good home.  Thank you for all your interest and kind comments.  Everyone I have dealt with on this has been great.  Credit to the Forum.