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Overview
Like all Fender Stratocasters made before 1965, the 1961 is an extremely collectable and sought-after instrument. The 1961 Strat was not radically different from those of '59 and '60. The neck profile did thicken somewhat, though was not as thick as pre-1958. Other changes include the addition of patent numbers to the headstock, and a bolder red hue in the "3-tone" sunburst finish.
Years of Production: 1954 - present
Unique to this Year: Addition of patent numbers to headstock, neck profile is slightly thicker than last two years.
Body Style: Offset solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Maple neck with slab Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Bolt-on neck, dot inlays, 3 single-coil pickups, 3-way pickup selector
Finish Specifications: Sunburst was a standard finish for the '61 Stratocaster though some custom finishes do start to become more common.
Notable Players: Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix
Years of Production: 1954 - present
Unique to this Year: Addition of patent numbers to headstock, neck profile is slightly thicker than last two years.
Body Style: Offset solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Maple neck with slab Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Bolt-on neck, dot inlays, 3 single-coil pickups, 3-way pickup selector
Finish Specifications: Sunburst was a standard finish for the '61 Stratocaster though some custom finishes do start to become more common.
Notable Players: Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix
Reverb Price Guide
Estimated Value for Fender Stratocaster 1961 on Reverb
Includes material, year, finish
*Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST.