1965 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst

The Van de Moer Vintage Spotlight While Van de Moer Instruments is your premier destination for brand-new gear, we occasionally open our vault for an exceptional, one-time piece of music history. We are proud to present this 100% authentic, original late-1965 Fender Stratocaster in its iconic Sunburst finish. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a true golden-era instrument, meticulously inspected and verified by our expert team.

Product Highlights This 1965 Fender Stratocaster is a breathtaking example of Fender craftsmanship during a historic transition era. This guitar embodies the exact tone and feel that defined a generation of rock, blues, and pop music.

The neck features a beautifully worn, comfortable mid-60s "C" profile with a gorgeous round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, stamped with an October 1965 neck date. The original frets remain intact; they show a little bit of honest playing wear, but they are perfectly playable with plenty of life left in them, offering a smooth and comfortable playing experience across the entire register.

Plugged in, the original grey-bottom single-coil pickups deliver the legendary, unmistakable Stratocaster bite and bell-like chime. The resonance of the aged alder body is unmatched, offering a depth of tone and dynamic sensitivity that only six decades of natural aging can produce. The original nitrocellulose 3-tone Sunburst finish shows stunning, authentic checking and honest playing wear, giving it an undeniable vintage character and mojo.

Technical Specifications

• Year: 1965
• Neck Stamp: October 1965
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Original 3-Tone Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Profile: Mid-'60s "C"
• Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 100% Original (Light wear, perfectly playable)
• Pickups: Original 1965 Gray-Bottom Single-Coils (Original Windings)
• Pots & Electronics: Original CTS Pots (Dated November 1965), Original 3-Way Switch
• Hardware: Original Nickel/Chrome
• Bridge: Original Synchronized Tremolo with Pat. Pend. Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Original Kluson Deluxe

In the Box

• Original 1965 Fender Stratocaster (Sunburst)
• Original 1965 Case
• Original Tremolo Arm and Bridge Cover (As pictured)

Shop Assurance Because this is an irreplaceable vintage instrument, it has undergone an exhaustive, non-invasive authentication process by our senior luthiers. We have verified the November 1965 pot codes, pickup stamps, October 1965 neck date, original fretwork, and finish integrity. Before shipping, it will be professionally packed, fully insured, and setup to your exact playing preferences. Please note that as a 60-year-old vintage instrument, it is sold as-is without a manufacturer warranty, but carries our full shop guarantee of absolute authenticity.