For many, this 1964 Stratocaster serves as a reminder that in the hands of a professional like Bonamassa, the "mojo" and sound of an instrument often outweigh its technical "book value" as a stock original.
Joe Bonamassa acquired the 1964 Stratocaster at in California. Originally a standard three-tone sunburst model, the guitar underwent a radical transformation in the 1970s when it was refinished in an unusual Green Sunburst joe_bonamassa_1964_fender_stratocaster_guitar_o...
Despite the refinish, the guitar retains the core components that define a high-performance pre-CBS Stratocaster: For many, this 1964 Stratocaster serves as a
: Collectors can find these replicas at retailers like Joe Bonamassa’s Official Store and Guitar Center . : Bonamassa immediately noted the guitar's resonance and
: Bonamassa immediately noted the guitar's resonance and feel, stating it was "going right on the road" to be used as a primary stage instrument rather than a museum piece. : Joe also owns a 1964 Candy Apple Red Hardtail Strat
: The 1964 model year marked a transition for Fender, moving toward pickups with gray flatwork. These specific single-coils are noted for being particularly punchy and high-output compared to earlier "black bottom" versions. Playability