CS Strat question

Hootsmon

What is it about the CS Strats 59/60/61/62 that set them apart from each other?

I am aware of the slab boards but just tryin' to figure out what is so different from each model/year?

thanks guys

Brize

If you go here you'll see the changes that were made in those years, which are reflected in the reissues:

http://guitarhq.com/fender2.html

guitars4you

With regards to a C/Shop then effectively a spec sheet can be ordered that is technically different to an original - ie you can order a 50's neck profile and or 50's pick-ups on a 60's Strat 

Very little actual difference on a late original 59 model v a 60/61 or 62 - Some years more specific differences like maple board, 8 hole single ply scratchplate on 50's, to a slab or lam board, 11 hole + 3 play scratchplate, by the time we got to mid late 62 - Fender were continually making small edits to some feature or another, be it neck profile, change of windings etc - But as far as a Custom Shop goes, then they can effectively produce a 1962 Strat with any neck profile you wish, from any year - So in some cases not an actual true replica, but as the name, Custom Shop, implies, you can edit and spec to your own taste - hope that makes sense

Hootsmon

thanks Brize 

Hootsmon

OH,  wots the going rate for a used clean CS strat these days?

Strat54

Some nice bargains @guitars4you today....

https://www.guitars4you.co.uk/guitars/

guitars4you

hootsmon said:

OH,  wots the going rate for a used clean CS strat these days?

depends on the spec - not really a case of one price fits all, for new or used - hand wound pick-ups + 1/4 sawn neck will be extra - as will the amount of aged finish - But as new stock has gone up in price over the last 2/3 years it has taken used prices up accordingly - Very rare to find anything for £1500 today - around £1800-2200 as a guide line

guitars4you

Strat54 said:

Some nice bargains @guitars4you today....

https://www.guitars4you.co.uk/guitars/

yes just a couple of summer specials to boost business during a quite spell

Strat54

Here's a question for you Mark @guitars4you ...why do you never photograph the rear of the guitars?

bacchanalian

Some nice bargains there. There are a few shots of the backs as well.

Jim54

guitars4you said:

hootsmon said:

OH,  wots the going rate for a used clean CS strat these days?

depends on the spec - not really a case of one price fits all, for new or used - hand wound pick-ups + 1/4 sawn neck will be extra - as will the amount of aged finish - But as new stock has gone up in price over the last 2/3 years it has taken used prices up accordingly - Very rare to find anything for £1500 today - around £1800-2200 as a guide line

I wish that 55 shell pink strat was one of those very rare ones!  I'd have been in like Flynn.  I also was further disappointed when I realised I had been looking at the price of the Dave Navarro PRS below.

Rigid_Digits

Strat54 said:

Here's a question for you Mark @guitars4you ...why do you never photograph the rear of the guitars?

He does.

guitars4you

Rigid_Digits said:

Strat54 said:

Here's a question for you Mark @guitars4you ...why do you never photograph the rear of the guitars?

He does.

depends if there is much to see - certainly not the best looking part of the guitar by any stretch - Often show a rear view total, often neck/tuners/rear of headstock, but not often the body on its own - Currently web site was spec'd for 10 pics only - Just had edits done for 15 pics, so may well do more rear in due course - However, if I asked I can always take extra pics as required on a one to one basis, but rarely asked

Hattigol

guitars4you said:

Strat54 said:

Some nice bargains @guitars4you today....

https://www.guitars4you.co.uk/guitars/

yes just a couple of summer specials to boost business during a quite spell

@guitars4you Any deals to be had on others or just the ones shown? You always have some beautiful stock in...

guitars4you

Hattigol said:

guitars4you said:

Strat54 said:

Some nice bargains @guitars4you today....

https://www.guitars4you.co.uk/guitars/

yes just a couple of summer specials to boost business during a quite spell

@guitars4you Any deals to be had on others or just the ones shown? You always have some beautiful stock in...

just those for now

Rigid_Digits

guitars4you said:

Rigid_Digits said:

Strat54 said:

Here's a question for you Mark @guitars4you ...why do you never photograph the rear of the guitars?

He does.

depends if there is much to see - certainly not the best looking part of the guitar by any stretch - Often show a rear view total, often neck/tuners/rear of headstock, but not often the body on its own - Currently web site was spec'd for 10 pics only - Just had edits done for 15 pics, so may well do more rear in due course - However, if I asked I can always take extra pics as required on a one to one basis, but rarely asked

I think you do a good job of showing your guitars and often spend time drooling over them!

Rigid_Digits

guitars4you said:

Rigid_Digits said:

Strat54 said:

Here's a question for you Mark @guitars4you ...why do you never photograph the rear of the guitars?

He does.

depends if there is much to see - certainly not the best looking part of the guitar by any stretch - Often show a rear view total, often neck/tuners/rear of headstock, but not often the body on its own - Currently web site was spec'd for 10 pics only - Just had edits done for 15 pics, so may well do more rear in due course - However, if I asked I can always take extra pics as required on a one to one basis, but rarely asked

I think you do a good job of showing your guitars and often spend time drooling over them!