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Full-length sunburst electric guitar with white pickguard and three single-coil pickups, resting in an open black hard case with red plush lining.
01 / 34Full-length sunburst electric guitar with white pickguard and three single-coil pickups, resting in an open black hard case with red plush lining.
Full-body, front-facing view of a sunburst guitar with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a tremolo arm.
02 / 34Full-body, front-facing view of a sunburst guitar with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a tremolo arm.
The sunburst Stratocaster is seen from the back, resting in its open, red-lined case, showing the maple neck and white tremolo cover.
03 / 34The sunburst Stratocaster is seen from the back, resting in its open, red-lined case, showing the maple neck and white tremolo cover.
Full rear view of the sunburst guitar body, showing the neck plate, white tremolo cover, and strap button, with some light wear.
04 / 34Full rear view of the sunburst guitar body, showing the neck plate, white tremolo cover, and strap button, with some light wear.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, two string trees, and a dark rosewood fretboard.
05 / 34Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, two string trees, and a dark rosewood fretboard.
The guitar's light wood headstock and neck are seen from behind, with six chrome tuners showing some wear and oxidation.
06 / 34The guitar's light wood headstock and neck are seen from behind, with six chrome tuners showing some wear and oxidation.
Sunburst electric guitar, angled from the lower left, showing the body, white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and part of the neck.
07 / 34Sunburst electric guitar, angled from the lower left, showing the body, white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and part of the neck.
Sunburst electric guitar body, angled from the neck, shows a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chipped finish on the lower bout.
08 / 34Sunburst electric guitar body, angled from the neck, shows a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chipped finish on the lower bout.
Sunburst electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing the white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and cream control knobs.
09 / 34Sunburst electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing the white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and cream control knobs.
Sunburst Stratocaster body, angled from upper left, showing white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and three cream control knobs.
10 / 34Sunburst Stratocaster body, angled from upper left, showing white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and three cream control knobs.
Angled view of the sunburst guitar's back, showing the white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and a light-colored neck.
11 / 34Angled view of the sunburst guitar's back, showing the white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and a light-colored neck.
The guitar's sunburst body, viewed from the back, shows a cream tremolo cover and significant paint chips on the lower bout.
12 / 34The guitar's sunburst body, viewed from the back, shows a cream tremolo cover and significant paint chips on the lower bout.
The back of a sunburst electric guitar, showing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and wear on the lower bout.
13 / 34The back of a sunburst electric guitar, showing a white tremolo cover, chrome neck plate, and wear on the lower bout.
The back of a sunburst Stratocaster, angled from the lower bout, showing the tremolo cover, neck plate, and strap button.
14 / 34The back of a sunburst Stratocaster, angled from the lower bout, showing the tremolo cover, neck plate, and strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing cream volume and tone knobs on a worn white pickguard over the sunburst finish.
15 / 34Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing cream volume and tone knobs on a worn white pickguard over the sunburst finish.
Close-up of the guitar's chrome bridge and saddles, showing visible wear, corrosion on screws, and a cream pickguard with minor scuffs.
16 / 34Close-up of the guitar's chrome bridge and saddles, showing visible wear, corrosion on screws, and a cream pickguard with minor scuffs.
Close-up of the chrome neck plate with serial number 534553, showing wear, scratches, and two tarnished Phillips head screws.
17 / 34Close-up of the chrome neck plate with serial number 534553, showing wear, scratches, and two tarnished Phillips head screws.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light circular inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
18 / 34Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light circular inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
Close-up of the lower bout's sunburst finish, showing numerous chips and scratches in the dark brown and black lacquer.
19 / 34Close-up of the lower bout's sunburst finish, showing numerous chips and scratches in the dark brown and black lacquer.
Close-up of the sunburst body edge, showing a chrome strap button and several chips in the black finish revealing the wood.
20 / 34Close-up of the sunburst body edge, showing a chrome strap button and several chips in the black finish revealing the wood.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing a dark rosewood fingerboard with light strings, a cream nut, and a black dot inlay.
21 / 34Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing a dark rosewood fingerboard with light strings, a cream nut, and a black dot inlay.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing dark wood with light fret markers and some wear along the bottom edge.
22 / 34Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing dark wood with light fret markers and some wear along the bottom edge.
A digital caliper measures the string height at 1.61mm above the dark rosewood fretboard with round pearloid inlays.
23 / 34A digital caliper measures the string height at 1.61mm above the dark rosewood fretboard with round pearloid inlays.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing 0.85 on its display, with the fretboard and strings visible.
24 / 34A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing 0.85 on its display, with the fretboard and strings visible.
A digital caliper measures the string height at 0.94, with the guitar's maple neck and fretboard visible in the background.
25 / 34A digital caliper measures the string height at 0.94, with the guitar's maple neck and fretboard visible in the background.
A digital scale displays "8.14.8" (8 pounds, 14.8 ounces), with a dark sunburst guitar body partially visible at the top.
26 / 34A digital scale displays "8.14.8" (8 pounds, 14.8 ounces), with a dark sunburst guitar body partially visible at the top.
Close-up of the guitar's wiring, showing three tarnished pots, an orange capacitor, and a 5-way switch on a worn white pickguard.
27 / 34Close-up of the guitar's wiring, showing three tarnished pots, an orange capacitor, and a 5-way switch on a worn white pickguard.
Close-up of a rusty metal potentiometer with visible numbers and wiring, likely from the guitar's internal electronics.
28 / 34Close-up of a rusty metal potentiometer with visible numbers and wiring, likely from the guitar's internal electronics.
Close-up of the sunburst body's three pickup cavities, showing light wood grain, orange finish, and white residue inside the routes.
29 / 34Close-up of the sunburst body's three pickup cavities, showing light wood grain, orange finish, and white residue inside the routes.
Close-up of the guitar's tremolo spring cavity, showing three springs, a rusted claw, and a blue-grey tremolo block.
30 / 34Close-up of the guitar's tremolo spring cavity, showing three springs, a rusted claw, and a blue-grey tremolo block.
Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing light wood with green stamped numbers and letters, and dark wear along the top edge.
31 / 34Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing light wood with green stamped numbers and letters, and dark wear along the top edge.
Close-up of the neck heel, showing the truss rod adjustment nut, two empty screw holes, and a worn metal neck plate.
32 / 34Close-up of the neck heel, showing the truss rod adjustment nut, two empty screw holes, and a worn metal neck plate.
Close-up of the neck pocket, showing the bare wood, a metal plate with two screws, and some red and blue markings.
33 / 34Close-up of the neck pocket, showing the bare wood, a metal plate with two screws, and some red and blue markings.
Close-up of three guitar pickups with wiring, showing "1433 74" stamped on the middle pickup and "PR" handwritten on the pickguard.
34 / 34Close-up of three guitar pickups with wiring, showing "1433 74" stamped on the middle pickup and "PR" handwritten on the pickguard.

Fender

1974 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst w/OHSC

$5,495.00

Available

  • Year1974
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1974
Model
Fender Stratocaster Sunburst
Finish
Sunburst
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.61
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.85
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.94
Weight
8lbs 15oz

Construction

Body
Alder
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Three Original Fender Gray-Bottom Single Coil Pickups (As Shown)
Tuners
Original F-Stamped Six-A-Side Tuning Machines

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1974 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst w/OHSC

Alder Body In Polyurethane 3-Tone Sunburst Finish Shows Light Playwear Throughout Including Some Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Original Electronics (See Photos)

Original Three-Ply Pickguard

Original Knobs

Original Six-Screw Synchronized Tremolo Bridge

Original Backplate (One Extra Screw Hole In Body As Shown)

Updated Tremolo Block (As Shown)

Spring Cavity Has Been Painted Black (See Photos)

Original Maple Neck With Unbound Rosewood Fingerboard (See Photos For Neck Stamp)

Original Nut

Comes As Shown With Original Tremolo And Original Hardshell Case

Own a true piece of vintage tone with this 1974 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst—a USA-made classic that delivers the unmistakable feel and sound that made the Strat a legend. Finished in timeless 3-Tone Sunburst over an alder body, this example remains in very good overall condition with light, honest playwear throughout. Equipped with its three original gray-bottom single-coil pickups, original electronics, pickguard, hardware, and F-stamped tuners, it offers the clear highs, balanced mids, and expressive response players love. Complete with the original tremolo, updated block for enhanced performance, and original hardshell case, this Strat is a standout vintage piece ready for studio, stage, or collection.

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