{"product_id":"1965-fender-stratocaster-original-olympic-white","title":"1965 Fender Stratocaster - Original Olympic White","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003eall-original\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1965 Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e finished in its original \u003cstrong\u003eOlympic White\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1965 represents a fascinating and historically significant moment for the Stratocaster—marking the transition from Fender’s pre-CBS era while still retaining many of the features, materials, and build practices that defined the company’s golden age. With its alder body, gray-bottom pickups, and transitional headstock, this Strat captures the unmistakable feel and sound that made mid-’60s examples so enduringly desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar was discovered in a storage unit and shows every indication of having been a true \u003cstrong\u003ecase queen\u003c\/strong\u003e for much of its life. The result is an instrument that presents in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent overall condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with remarkably light play wear for its age and a striking pattern of \u003cstrong\u003econsistent, well-developed lacquer checking\u003c\/strong\u003e across the finish. The original Olympic White has gently mellowed to a warm cream in places, creating the visual depth and character that only decades of natural aging can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emaple neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e features a comfortable \u003cstrong\u003emedium C profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring .83\" at the first fret and .98\" at the 12th, offering a substantial yet highly playable feel. Original narrow-tall frets remain in excellent condition, and the guitar plays effortlessly up and down the neck with low action and no buzzing or dead spots. The transitional headstock and original \u003cstrong\u003eKluson double-line tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the classic mid-’60s Fender aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are entirely original, anchored by a set of \u003cstrong\u003egray-bottom pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e that have never been rewound or repaired. With DCR readings ranging from 5.99kΩ to 6.46kΩ, these pickups deliver the articulate highs, scooped mids, and piano-like low end that define great vintage Strat tone. Original CTS pots, cloth-bound wiring, and CRL switch preserve the instrument’s authenticity and dynamic response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1965 Stratocaster represents a rare opportunity to acquire a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly original, beautifully preserved example\u003c\/strong\u003e from a pivotal year in Fender history—perfectly suited for the serious player, discerning collector, or anyone seeking an honest, unmolested vintage Strat with exceptional feel and tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Fender hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal bridge cover, tremolo arm, two additional tremolo springs, and a vintage white leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"773\"\u003ePayment terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the value of this instrument, payment is accepted via \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"857\"\u003ewire transfer only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u0026amp; 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