I have a Fender strat serial number 71746 i think its a 1...

I have a Fender strat serial number 71746 i think its a 1961 but is there anyway I could find out Whitch retailer Fender supplied it to when it was made

Hi Guest, Here are the details ref your ax:

Guitar Info
Your guitar was made at the
Fullerton Plant (Fender - Pre CBS Era), USA
in the Year(s): 1960 - 1961



Fender: Fullerton
The Fullerton factory opened in 1946, Fullerton California with the first major electric solid body guitar production began in 1950 with the Broadcaster (later known as the Telecaster). Sold in 1965 to CBS who in 1985 sold Fender to a group of private investors the plant was not included in that sale and was subsequently closed.






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Regards Fenderphil

Hi Phil and thanks for your reply.

I have emailed Fender to see if they can help with information about the guitar.

I know the guitars history from 1964 . Am just hoping I might be able to find out about its first 3 or 4 years of use.

I will let you know when / if I hear back from fender.