Here is something you don’t see often, a pristine condition 1974 Fender Stratocaster. SERIAL NUMBER: 578454. COLOR: Three Tone Sunburst Finish. WEIGHT: 7lbs 10.8ozs (3kg/480g). Guitar is 100% original. By the looks of this one it has been in a controlled environment it’s entire life. There is no body or neck checking and looks like it has been played very little. Other than a few tiny marks and a nice scratch next to the pickguard this body is in superb condition. All chrome hardware is still shiny, screws have a nice patina to them. The pickups have all good readings, neck is 5.16k, middle is 5.62 and bridge 5.04k. Three-way 1452 original CRL switch. Pots are stamped 1377430 denoting the CTS Co. dated the 30th week of 1974. Plastic hardware has aged nicely. The 3-ply white pickguard and tremolo plate has not tinted yellow yet, but the knobs have. The neck looks like it has only been played very little. Fender F tuners are still gleaming on the back of the headstock while showing some beautiful patina on the front of the headstock with the string trees. There are a few minor marks on the back of the headstock. Neck is straight, has a 7.25 radius, nice medium C profile. Frets look like they have never been used. Neck has a stamp of 090336? (Last two digits are not legible). Stamped in black at the but is the name ARMENTA. The action on this neck is incredible, smooth as buttah. This Strat wants to find a good home and would be a great addition to anyones collection. This guitar comes with its original case in exceptional vintage condition with gorgeous plush red interior, tremolo arm and ashtray bridge cover. As always please see all photos for more detail and ask any questions prior to bidding. All items examined however 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 cannot 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.