Fender Stratocaster 1963, Candy Apple Red
$20,000.00
| Instrument | Solid Body |
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Stratocaster |
| Finish | Candy Apple Red |
| SKU | GS9724-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1963 |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Maple/rosewood (Brazilian) |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe, single line and original |
| Weight | 7.8lbs |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.65" |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Neck Depth | .82" - .96" |
| Radius | 7.25" |
| Electronics | Original, neck pickup rewound or repaired. |
| Pickup Impedance | N = 5.8K, M = 6.1K, B = 6.3K |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | Y |
| Case | Original black Fender hard case |
| Modifications/Repairs | Body refin over Olympic White, neck pickup repaired or rewound, refret, new nut (original in case), pickguard replaced (original in case). |
| Neck | 2 JUN 63 B |
| Pots | 3046338. Stackpole pots from the 38th week of 1963. |
This 1963 Fender Stratocaster is a fantastic-sounding and beautifully playing pre-CBS example with all the feel and character you’d expect from an early-’60s Strat. Originally finished in Olympic White, the guitar was professionally refinished decades ago in a striking Candy Apple Red applied in a vintage-correct manner over a metallic gold base. The work was done long ago and has aged naturally, giving the instrument a cohesive, period-appropriate look that has fooled more than a few experienced eyes at first glance.
Under the hood, this is very much the real deal: original ’63 pickups and electronics deliver classic pre-CBS Strat tone — open, woody, and dynamic with plenty of chime and warmth. Recently re-fretted here at Carter Vintage with a new nut, it plays effortlessly up and down the neck and is ready for stage or studio use. The original nut is included in the case.
A high-quality replacement pickguard is currently installed for stability and playability; the original cracked guard is also included. The guitar comes with its original black Fender hardshell case.
For players and collectors looking for a genuine 1963 Stratocaster with outstanding tone and playability at a fraction of original-finish custom-color pricing, this is an inspiring and extremely usable example.
