1966 Fender Stratocaster – Candy Apple Red (Bound Fretboard)
This original 1966 Fender Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red has a crazy figured neck, and features an extremely rare bound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays! With Fender’s new CBS ownership in full swing, the Stratocaster saw several updates in 1966, with a couple displayed on this piece. You hardly ever see a Stratocaster with a bound neck with dots, as we believe that this was either custom-ordered or experimental since a few other examples have emerged from this same year. This was definitely someone’s player, as this flamed neck has been worn in for a smooth, slick feel. These original frets still have plenty of life left in them. This piece is fully original, with the only note being that a decal looks to have been added and removed from the back of the headstock at some point.
Overall Condition: 8.5, light playwear to the body, neck finish played in, checking
Specifications
- finish_details Candy Apple Red, Original, Great Condition with light spaghetti lines, playwear and very light checking
- body_material Alder
- neck_material Maple
- fretboard_material Rosewood (Bound)
- neck_profile Medium C
- weight 7 lbs 8 oz
- scale_length 25-1/2"
- pickup_readings N: 5.63K M: 5.86K B: 5.36K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched
- nut_width 1-5/8"
- hardware Original, Great Condition with some patina to the tuners
- includes Original Black Hardshell Case with orange lining
- year 1966
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