Fender Stratocaster, Walnut (USED, 1974)
Strat-Style · Vintage
Whether you know it as Walnut or Mocha, this 1974 Fender Stratocaster captures the vibe and tone of a mid 70s Strat to a tee.
Why We Love This
Quintessential 1970s Fender looks with the original Walnut (often referred to as Mocha) finish, this 1974 Fender Stratocaster is one hell of a player! The slim carved Maple neck has been expertly refretted by vintage restoration master Laurent Brondel and has the playability of a modern-built instrument with some excellent vintage vibe.Both middle and bridge pickups are of a later 70s Fender variety (1976 and 1978, respectively), but balance out with the original stagger-pole neck pickup wonderfully. Original early 1973 pots work great, and a 5-way switch was added at some point to allow for the more expanded pickup options we know and love.
Coming in a few ounces under 8lbs makes this one quite light, especially for a mid 70s Fender solidbody. It's very well balanced and comfortable. Condition is Very Good, with typical nicks and dings on the body and pick wear on the pickguard. The neck shows lots of natural play wear but without impacting playability.
Please Note: We pride ourselves on thoroughly vetting each vintage instrument we sell. If you have specific questions about the condition or originality of this instrument, we invite you to call us to discuss further. We're here to help!
| Style | Solidbody |
| Body | Alder |
| Finish | Polyurethane |
| Color | Walnut |
| Pickups | Single coil |
| Electronics | Original CTS pots with '7310' date codes |
| Controls | Volume (x2) / Tone (x1) / 5-way switch |
| Bridge | Original Stratocaster tremolo bridge |
| Tuners | Original F-Stamp tuners |
| Pickguard | Original Black 3-ply |
| Neck | One-Piece Maple |
| Binding | None |
| Carve | Slim C .81-.87" |
| Fingerboard | Maple |
| Radius | 7.25" |
| Inlays | Dots |
| Frets | Jescar 55090 |
| Nut | 1 5/8" Bone |
| Scale Length | 25 1/2" |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Serial # | 573021 |
| Weight | 7lbs 13oz |
| Case | Fender Hardshell |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
Pricing
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Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
Accurate Listings
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Shipping
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