1966 Fender Stratocaster

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1966 Fender Stratocaster.

Finished in Lake Placid Blue, this '66 Stratocaster showcases one of Fender’s most sought-after custom colors. The large headstock and transition decal reflect this distinctive period in Fender’s history, while the original grey-bottom neck and middle pickups preserve much of the guitar’s vintage character. The bridge pickup is period correct and has been rewound by Fralin, and the original cloth-bound wiring and potentiometers remain in place.

Cosmetically, this Stratocaster presents in excellent condition, with below-average wear, a few isolated finish chips, and some buckle rash consistent with fairly careful use. Structurally, it is in excellent shape, with no cracks or known repairs. The guitar retains its original Kluson Deluxe double-line tuners, synchronized tremolo, three-ply pickguard, and CRL three-way selector switch.

This LPB Strat is accompanied by its original hardshell case, bridge cover, and leather strap.

Specifications

All components original unless noted otherwise

Model & Year

• Model: Fender Stratocaster
• Year of manufacture: 1966
• Serial Number: 116395
• Weight: 8bs 1oz

Body

• Material: Alder
• Finish: Lake Placid Blue nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck

• Pencil Date: 13 DEC65B
• Material & Construction: Maple, 4-bolt
• Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood curved laminate
• Frets-Original Fender Fat Frets
• Profile shape: Medium C
• Nut Width: 1.64"
• Neck Depth
  • 1st: .882"
  • 12th: .888" 
• Inlays: Pearl dots
• Frets: Jumbo 
• Headstock: CBS-style with transition decal
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe (double-line)

Hardware

• Bridge / Tailpiece: Synchronized tremolo
• Pickguard: 3-ply
• Knobs: Original 
• Strap buttons: Original

Electronics

• Pickups: Original grey-bottom middle and neck, rewound bridge
• Potentiometers: Original 
• Wiring: Cloth-bound
• Switch: CRL 1452 3-way

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent with below-average wear; includes isolated finish chips and some buckle rash
• Structural: Excellent with no cracks or repairs
• Accessories: Original hardshell case, bridge cover, and leather strap