How to buy a vintage Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster 1956
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Fender American Strat Plus Deluxe Electric Guitar 3 Color Sunburst - Vintage 1989 — Andy Babiuk's Fab Gear
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How to buy a vintage Fender Stratocaster
FENDER Stratocaster [1962]
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Fender Custom Shop GT11 Relic Stratocaster - Vintage White - Sweetwater Exclusive
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1959 Fender Stratocaster – Garrett Park Guitars
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The 1990s Fender Model Code System Explained
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Used 2008 Fender Custom Shop 1968 Stratocaster Heavy Relic, 3-Color Sunburst, For Sale
In 1966, Fender redesigned the Stratocaster, giving it an oversized headstock which many believed enhanced its resonance. This Fender features a two-piece select alder body that delivers a spankin' tone with excellent sustain, a punchy attack, and pronounced upper mids.
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Fender Custom Shop '66 Stratocaster Deluxe Closet Classic - Faded Aged Candy Apple Red Guitar
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Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Vint — Northern Lights Music
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Fender Custom Shop 1964 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in 3-tone Sunburst - 46578
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Vintage 1963 Fender Stratocaster Demo and Tone Review
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Fender Stratocaster 1958/1960, Sunburst
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1954 Fender Stratocaster – Emerald City Guitars