FENDER STRATOCASTER, 1963 |
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sunburst,
another 100% original guitar, in excellent- condition, with some honest playing
wear. Neck dated
January 63, body 8/63 in vibrato springs cavity. The body
has early-'63 specs, with pickguard screw in central
position between pickups. Rosewood fretboard,
professionally refretted, small headstock and of course
'Spaghetti logo'. Light clear overspray on the neck only. Kluson Deluxe
'single-line' tuners in
excellent shape. Three-ply celluloid pickguard with
classic greenish color ('Green Guard'), with a small
crack near the neck pickup. Plastic parts have yellowed
through the years. Those color shadings are not visible
enough in the pictures, but are very easy to see 'live'.
All original electronics, pots all dated '63,
Stackpole brand, original three-way switch, everything untouched. Bridge with Fender
Pat. Pend. saddles,
vibrato arm, vibrato spring-cavity cover and bridge
cover: all original parts. Finish is good on top, with
normal traces of playing wear, and is worn down to the
wood under the right arm position. In the back, lots of
belt-buckle wear, but the guitar is in overall solid condition, with no structural flaw and no cracks . This
Strat has a special sound... and shows why many
consider '63 as one of the best years for
such instruments. Great classic pre-CBS Stratocaster
look, a fascinating and all original guitar.... It comes
with its original brown tolex hardshell case. |