1960 Fender Stratocaster
A 100% original slab-board Fender Stratocaster from 1960. The ‘Slab Board’ refers to the thicker rosewood fretboard that Fender debuted in mid-year 1959. It was replaced by the thinner curved veneer rosewood fretboard in the summer of 1962. With just three years of production, Slab Board models are among the rarer Fender guitars on the vintage market.
A gorgeous guitar that’s been well loved but never mistreated or modified. Its wiring harness is completely intact, the finish is unaltered, and it’s complete with the original bridge cover, trem arm, strap, and case. The finish shows wear typical of a 65 year old guitar that’s been used a fair bit and it looks incredible. The neck finish is worn through along its edges and feels fast in the hand.
Original frets show even, modest playwear but remain quite playable. Original nut and tuners are in fine shape, and the guitar’s original plastic components have aged well. The pickguard has the typical crack at the neck pickup adjustment screw but is otherwise relatively un-shrunken and flat. The chrome plating on the bridge, jack cup, and neck plate remains quite clean, and all 6 saddles are original and are not heavily rusted. Added up, it’s a play-worn guitar that’s far from worn out. It’s got all the vibe but remains in top shape.
The neck has a modest C carve, 1-5/8” nut and first fret thickness of .775. It tapers relatively quickly and becomes quite thick (.952) by the 12th fret.
The pickups are lively and well matched, with DC values of 5.5k (N), 6k (M), and 5.7k (B). The guitar weighs in at 7.75 lbs.
With original hardshell case.
A gorgeous guitar that’s been well loved but never mistreated or modified. Its wiring harness is completely intact, the finish is unaltered, and it’s complete with the original bridge cover, trem arm, strap, and case. The finish shows wear typical of a 65 year old guitar that’s been used a fair bit and it looks incredible. The neck finish is worn through along its edges and feels fast in the hand.
Original frets show even, modest playwear but remain quite playable. Original nut and tuners are in fine shape, and the guitar’s original plastic components have aged well. The pickguard has the typical crack at the neck pickup adjustment screw but is otherwise relatively un-shrunken and flat. The chrome plating on the bridge, jack cup, and neck plate remains quite clean, and all 6 saddles are original and are not heavily rusted. Added up, it’s a play-worn guitar that’s far from worn out. It’s got all the vibe but remains in top shape.
The neck has a modest C carve, 1-5/8” nut and first fret thickness of .775. It tapers relatively quickly and becomes quite thick (.952) by the 12th fret.
The pickups are lively and well matched, with DC values of 5.5k (N), 6k (M), and 5.7k (B). The guitar weighs in at 7.75 lbs.
With original hardshell case.