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Fender Stratocasters: Better with a Hardtail?
There is something different about a Fender Stratocaster that's been lovingly played and cherished for half a century. My favorite Stratocaster we've been fortunate enough to have in the shop this year, and frankly one of my favorite guitars of all time was a 1960 Fender Stratocaster in sunburst. Sounds boring right? Well, this Strat has a trick up its sleeve. It left the factory with a "Hardtail" configuration.
How To Sell A Vintage Guitar For The Best Price
Here are 4 simple tips to follow for how to sell a vintage guitar for the the best price. After 15 years of selling a couple of million dollars of...
Rare vintage find: 1959 Fender Telecaster Custom 1st Batch!
I'm excited to show off a rare vintage guitar find which came through the shop last week: 1959 Fender Telecaster Custom from the first batch of production! This exceptionally clean...
Fender Stratocaster Value: Guide to Appraisal & Pricing of Vintage Strats
Use this guide to determine the value of your Fender Stratocaster made during the 1950s and 1960s. Consider a few key factors to get a better understanding of why some vintage...
1957 Fender Stratocasters: The Best Year for the Strat?
After owning a Stratocaster from every pre-CBS year, the ones that stick out to me as being the best are the two I've had that were made in 1957. 1957...
Fender's Custom Telecaster 1959 - 1966
Fender's Custom Telecaster model came about in the late 1950s in an attempt to attract some electric guitar market share away from its largest competitor. To accomplish this, Fender took...
The Fender Stratocaster in 1959: Price and Features
The Fender Stratocaster in 1959: Price and Features To this guitar collector, Fender Stratocasters from 1959 are the absolute top of the heap! It's amazing to see the meteoric rise...
Roy Lanham's 1957 Fender Stratocaster Red with Gold Anodized Aluminum Pickguard
One thing that's remained constant over the past 15 years of buying vintage guitars is that it's impossible to predict what might surface next. This rare Fender Stratocaster, custom made...
Fender Stratocaster 1963 Information, Price in '63, and Colors
The Fender Stratocaster made in 1963 is among my favorite vintage guitars ever made because of its value, tone, and original design. The Stratocaster model was only 9 years old in...
How to date a Fender Stratocaster: Serial Numbers, Neck Dates, and Features
Discover the age and value of your Fender Stratocaster This page is for owners of old Fender Stratocaster guitars looking for help identifying the year they were made. The value...
1954 Fender Stratocaster: Value then and now, Production estimates, and information
Fender's iconic Stratocaster model debuted in 1954 with a design that rocketed the electric guitar into a new era. The Stratocaster's offset center waist, perfectly intonatable bridge, smooth tremolo, and...
True Vintage Guitar on Youtube this week! 11/26/2023
This week at True Vintage Guitar, my friend Riggs Taylor came by to make this video of the 1965 Fender Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue finish and rare A neck...