1965 Fender – Stratocaster – ID 5603

Fender Stratocaster from 1965 (early CBS era with pre-CBS specs) in classic 3-tone sunburst, clearly faded over the decades and visually close to a 2-tone.
Three-piece alder body, maple neck with Rio rosewood fingerboard (CITES available). Transition logo with 4 patent numbers.
The Grey Bottom pickups date back to April 19, 1965 and deliver the typical transparent mid-60s Strat tone with a clear response and defined dynamics.
Electrically equipped with a practical 5-way switch, the original 3-way switch is included. Volume pot with treble bleed.

2023 professionally refretted, technically very playable, great response.
Significant signs of wear, heavily faded finish, probably partially oversprayed. All in all, an authentic instrument with an honest patina.
Includes original Fender case.

✅ Year of construction: 1965
✅ Model: Fender Stratocaster
✅ Body: alder (3-piece)
✅ Neck: maple, medium "C" profile
✅ Fingerboard: Rio rosewood (CITES), radius 7.25"
✅ Inlays: Pearl dots
✅ Decal: Transition with 4 patent numbers
✅ Saddle width: 42.4 mm
✅ Width at the 12th fret: 51.5 mm
✅ Neck thickness 1st fret: 19.8 mm
✅ Neck thickness 12th fret: 24.4 mm
✅ Bünde: 21 (Refret 2023)
✅ Pickguard: 3-ply white/black/white with aluminum shield
Pickups: 3x Grey Bottom Singlecoil (4-19-65), N: 6.38 kΩ; M: 6.07 kΩ; B: 6.47 kΩ
Electrics: 1x volume (treble bleed), 2x tone, 5-way blade (original 3-way attached)
✅ Finish: 3-tone sunburst, heavily faded, clear signs of wear, probably partial overspray
✅ Weight: 3117 grams
✅ Scope of delivery: Original case