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Vintage Fender 1974 Stratocaster - Sunburst #576516 with Original Hard Case
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We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you need to return a
guitar or bass, here’s what you need to know:- Returns must be initiated within 3 days of receiving your order.
- To initiate a return, call us at 412-343-5299 for a return authorization number.
- Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, unless the item arrived damaged or the wrong product was sent.
- If your item shipped with “Free Shipping,” the original outbound shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.
- A 3.5% restocking fee applies to all canceled or returned orders to cover non-refundable payment processing fees.
- Items must be returned in original condition with all packaging materials included. For guitars and basses, that means protective plastic must still be intact on pickups and pickguards; all accessories, case candy, and paperwork must be included; original box and packing materials must be returned.
- We reserve the right to refuse returns or charge an additional restocking fee if items are not returned in original condition.
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We do not accept returns on the following:
- In-store purchases
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- Layaway sales and payments
- Closeout or clearance items
- Purchases involving trades
- Instruments modified at the time of sale or after (example: strap button or pickup installation)
- Amps, Pedals & Electronics. Due to the nature of electronic products, we do not accept returns on amplifiers, pedals, or other electronic gear. If your item appears defective out of the box, contact us immediately — we’ll work with you and the manufacturer on a warranty resolution.
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Description
Fender 1974 Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard, Sunburst
~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~
Crafted in the CBS era, this '74 Fender Stratocaster features the first major updates made to the Strat after Leo Fender sold the company. Fender made the headstock larger, changed the bolt-on neck to a three screw with micro tilt adjustment capability to change the neck angle, bullet style truss rod, and a "Thick Skin" polyester finish.
All of the major hardware on this guitar is original. It shows moderate fretwear due to it's age with grooves throughout the frets, but still has life left and plays well after a setup and the nut filed to accommodate the fretwear. The pickups are the original gray bobbins with a 3-way control switch. The master volume knob, switch tip, master volume, and neck tone potentiometer have been replaced and has a period correct capacitor. It has a true vintage Strat sound without a reverse wound middle pickup or the in-between pickup positions.
Overall this guitar is in very good condition for its age, and has expected finish and play wear including: scratching, chips, scuffs, heel cracks, and impressions. It is ready to show off its vintage vibes on the stage, in the studio, or as a collector's piece.
For this item, returns accepted within 3 days of receiving merchandise. For any returns other than incorrect shipment or damaged goods, the buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs. Empire Music reserves the right to refuse any return if the item is not returned in the condition in which it was delivered.
Specifications
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Serial # 576516
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Body Material Alder
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Neck Material Maple
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Fingerboard Material Maple
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Color Sunburst
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Finish Polyester "Thick Skin"
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Scale Length 25.5"
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Number of Frets 21
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Inlays Narrow Spacing Black Dots
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Truss Rod Bullet
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Tuners Schaller
Vintage Fender 1974 Stratocaster - Sunburst #576516 with Original Hard Case
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Serial # 576516
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Body Material Alder
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Neck Material Maple
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Fingerboard Material Maple
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Color Sunburst
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Finish Polyester "Thick Skin"
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Scale Length 25.5"
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Number of Frets 21
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Inlays Narrow Spacing Black Dots
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Truss Rod Bullet
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Tuners Schaller
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Neck Joint 3-Screw with Micro Tilt Adjustment
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Pickguard White
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Pickups Fender Gray Bobbin with Staggered Pole Pieces
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Controls 3-Way Switch (Position 1; Bridge, Position 2; Middle, Position 3; Neck), Volume, Neck Tone, Middle Tone
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Case Hardshell
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Weight 7lbs 11oz





























