A heavily modified 1963 Fender Stratocaster retaining its vintage pre-CBS foundation, with modifications accumulated over its lifetime.
Type
Solidbody Electric Guitar
Model
Stratocaster
Manufacturer
Fender
Country of Manufacture
USA
Era
1963
Pickups
Three original single-coil Stratocaster pickups
One pickup rewound
All three pickups previously wax potted
Controls
Master Volume
Two Tone controls
Pickup selector
Non-original wiring harness, pots and switch
Notable Features
1963 pre-CBS Fender construction
Natural refinish (current one is mid quality) with evidence of multiple previous refinishes
Lacquer overspray on front and back
Back of neck sanded and/or reshaped
Refretted; fret slots have cut slightly through the fingerboard to the maple neck beneath
Fingerboard planed from the original 7.25" radius to 9.5"
Body has undergone routing modifications
Three-ply pickguard (appears to be original)
Vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge
Rosewood fingerboard
Original-style pre-CBS headstock and logo treatment
Includes original hard case