Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster

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Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster

WOW! This one is what vintage Strats are all about, and it'sfrom one of the best years in Fender history! An early '63 curved board,sunburst Strat. A simply breathtaking under-the-bed and killer-soundingguitar with one of the nicest necks I've ever wrapped my hand around!Completely original with the exception of '70's bridge saddles. GreenCelluloid CRACK-FREE pickguard, original staggered-pole pickups, allplastic, pots, cap, switch, wires, and virgin solder joints. Originalbridge, trem springs, claw, back plate and all screws. Original nut andtuners. Original frets, clay dots and decal. Completely original three-tonesunburst finish. Seldom do we see vintage electrics in such un-modifiedcondition. Neck dated Dec. '62 (B-neck profile), pots dated 2nd week of'63, body dated '63 in the trem cavity, black-bottom pickups without date.Pickups read 6.4K (bridge), 6.1k (middle), 6.5 (neck). Light weight Alderbody, figured Brazilian rosewood board, nice wear to the finish and back ofneck. Two small screw holes in the back of the body - they sort of look likestrap-button holes, and we're not really sure why they're there. 7.38 poundstotal weight. The guitar plays wonderfully, and has just been set up in ourshop. The three-position switch is a bit stiff but functions fine, and allpots work well with no noise, but the trem arm and bridge cover are longlost, sorry.

This is a one owner Strat, new to the vintage market, in excellentcondition. The wear to the finish is oh-so-right, and the neck feelsperfect. This guitar has got everything going for it. Pickups are wellbalanced, with standard vintage outputs. It's rare to see a pre-CBS Stratthat is still completely intact and unmodified, and a treat for us to havein the shop! A high-quality guitar, and a super investment. The originalbrown Tolex case is included, too. It's in great shape also, with it'soriginal handle and latches.
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Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
  • Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster

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