December 4, 2008
Introduced in 1954, the Fender Stratocaster soon became the signature electric guitar of the rock and roll era (starting with the surf sound of the late 1950's and early 60's). Early vintage Stratocasters ('Strats') are valued for their solid neck construction, signature twangy sound, and well-aligned hardware.
Vintage Stratocaster guitars produced after Leo Fender sold his company to CBS in 1965, however, are valued less highly by collectors, as their quality dropped and more were produced.
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