FENDER STRATOCASTER, 1957 |
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two-tone
sunburst . The best '50s Stratocaster we have had,
in incredible condition, Near Mint, all
original. Take your time in looking at the pictures,
we have placed many online. Typical '57 V-shaped neck
in medium-flamed maple, dated September '57,
two-piece alder body (very nicely figured, 'ash-looking') dated August '57 in middle pickup
cavity.
Serial number has typical '57 hyphen. Pots all dated 23rd
week of 1957, Stackpole brand (code is 304 7 23).
Original circuitry, including three-way switch, capacitor, wires,
shielding.... Finish is original and
in outstanding condition: a few dings (which we tried
to show in pictures), very little wear, unfaded color.
This guitar hasn't been exposed to sunlight too much, so
also the maple neck is in really excellent shape,
although it shows some wear especially in the 'first positions'. Knobs and pickup covers have some
yellowing,
although this detail cannot be seen clearly enough in the
pictures you'll find below. Headstock features
early-style 'Spaghetti logo' with no patent numbers,
tuners are 'single-line' Kluson Deluxe, which in '57
replaced no-brand-name Klusons. Knobs, black bottom-plate pickups,
pickguard, pots, bridge with Fender Pat. Pend. saddles, everything is original and in excellent
shape.
No rust on metal parts. Guitar has been professionally refretted, and has a great
playability. Sound is outstanding, and although this instrument is in
museum-condition, it NEEDS to be played! Add to this
package the original bridge cover, original tremolo arm
and even original strap... and a beautiful early-60s
brown tolex case. |