Pre-CBS detail review
Pickups, solder, plastics, neck date, finish, and tremolo assembly all matter.
Vintage Stratocaster Appraisal
We help owners and heirs understand what a vintage Stratocaster is worth. That includes early 1954 examples, pre-CBS slab-board and veneer-board Strats, custom colors, and other sought-after vintage Stratocaster periods.
Refinishes change value
A clean original finish and honest wear can matter more than cosmetic perfection.
Market context first
We explain why one Stratocaster year or feature set brings stronger demand than another.
Helpful Stratocaster Photos
- Front and back
- Headstock front and rear
- Neck plate and tremolo cover area
- Pickguard, pickups, controls, and bridge
- Case and any provenance