1965 Fender Stratocaster – Refin by Cesar Diaz

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this exceptionally cool 1965 Fender Stratocaster.

Holy Smokes, is this player-grade 1965 Stratocaster cool. This is a seriously compelling vintage Strat, refinished by the legendary Cesar Diaz in Daphne Blue nitro. The finish has aged and yellowed over the years, giving the guitar the look and character of a vintage Custom Color Stratocaster while retaining all the unmistakable mojo of a well-loved '65.

Underneath the refinished exterior is an exceptionally well-preserved vintage instrument, with the original electronics, three grey-bottom Stratocaster pickups, original potentiometers, wiring, and switch all still in place. The guitar has been refretted for playability, with the original frets included, and it weighs in at a very comfortable 7lbs 2oz.

The guitar is accompanied by its original hardshell case, body guard, bridge cover, fret wire, and trem arm.

Specifications

All components original unless specified otherwise

Model & Year

• Model: Fender Stratocaster
• Year of manufacture: 1965
• Serial Number: L87598
• Weight: 7lbs 2oz

Body

• Material: Alder
• Finish: Daphne Blue nitrocellulose lacquer (refin)

Neck

• Material & Construction: Maple, 4-bolt
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood cap
• Profile: Medium C
• Nut Width: 1.66"
• Depth: .79" (1st fret), .98" (12th)
• Inlays: Pearl dots
• Frets: Refret (originals included)
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe

Hardware

• Bridge/Tailpiece: Synchronized tremolo
• Pickguard: Plastic, 3-ply
• Knobs: Plastic

Electronics

• Pickups: 3x grey-bottom Stratocaster single-coils
• Impedance / DCR readings:
  • Bridge: 6.50KΩ
  • Middle: 5.86KΩ
  • Neck: 6.88KΩ
• Potentiometers: Original
• Wiring:

• Original
• Switch:

• Original

Condition

• Cosmetic: Good (refin) with average wear for age
• Structural: Excellent with no cracks, breaks, or repair history
• Accessories: Original hardshell case, bridge cover, and tremolo arm