1974 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Original Guitar. Made by Fender in USA. SERIAL NUMBER: 567781. COLOR: Black. WEIGHT: 7lbs 5.6ozs (3kg, 330g) PICKUP STAMPED NUMBERS: 14 22 74, 14 22 74, 23 24 74. READING: 5.40 OHM, 5.24 OHM, 5.47 OHM. POT CODES: 1377406, 1377345. This is a wonderful, 100% original 1974 Strat. No alteration at all. Look at all of the natural aging and patina on all of the hardware. Light weight. There are some scratches, dings and minor dents. The maple neck is straight and has a 7.25 radius. There is some fading on the headstick and some scratches on the neck, very minor. Fretboard and back of neck are in great vintage condition, plenty of fret ware left. Neck action is "smooth as butter". Features pickups, pots (1377406), 3 way switch, tuners, pickguard, tremolo bridge, tremolo arm covers, knobs - all original. Comes with its original hard-shell case in good condition, latch springs do not work however they do latch and close. Also included is the tremolo arm and bridge ashtray cover. This is a beautiful example of a vintage strat that has been used but not abused. Neck butt stamp "0903-1934" and the name "H. Ferry" Guitar case measures approx. 40.25in x 14in x 4in overall. This guitar would make a great addition to any shop, collection or home. As always please see all photos for more detail and ask any questions prior to bidding. All items are looked over but not inspected further than with the naked eye. If you require any additional pictures to determine condition or authenticity or have any further questions please reach out to us prior to bidding in the auction at least 48 hours prior to the auction day. To ensure you know what you are bidding on and that you want the item please do not bid on any item in this or any auction without inspecting it yourself or sending someone to inspect it for you to ensure you know what you are bidding on and have personally confirmed the condition and description yourself. We make every effort to look over and picture all items but do not offer any warranties or guarantees of our titles or descriptions for any item in this or any other sale. Bidder is responsible for inspecting any items they bid on themselves or sending a professional to examine them for them prior to bidding and as such, absolutely no returns or refunds will be given due to any error in title, descriptions or pictures. If you do not have a stable internet connection, are unsure how to operate the technology, tend to experience glitches while on the internet, or do not feel fully confident bidding online PLEASE DO NOT BID ONLINE. All accidental bids made during a live auction are real bids and we can not cancel any bids during a live auction. Bidders are responsible for paying for any items they win under their bidding profile. If you make an accidental bid BEFORE the auction day please call Invaluable to have them cancel the bid as we do not have access to do this. If you have any other questions please call us at 207-890-8937 and we will answer any questions you have to the best of our ability.