1963 Fender® Stratocaster®

$19,995.00

  • Year: 1963
  • Manufacturer: Fender®
  • Model: Stratocaster®
  • Case: <Unknown>
  • Color: Three Tone Sunburst
  • Condition: <Unknown>
  • Description:

    This is an extraordinarily resonant Strat® that has been plenty played, as its classic elbow wear on the top would indicate.  And check out the extensive buckle wear on the back—this is a guitar that has seen many a darkened stage.  With clay dots, all original hardware, and three great sparkly pickups—on the bright side of Strat® pickups—this one has a unique feel among our many pre-CBS Strats.

    Its thin, shallow tapered neck is completely bare as well, and the original frets are low but still playable.  Darkened to a nice honeyed color, with a gorgeous sunburst, this L-series Strat® is essential for any player to check out, as well as anyone looking for the kind of classic wear that can only come with time.

    Summary

    Body:  Alder with three-tone sunburst finish.  Darkened and honeyed from exposure.  

    Neck:  Maple neck, rosewood fretboard with clay dots.  Shallow, tapered profile.

    Pickups/Hardware:  Three bright Strat® pickups.  All original hardware.  

    Setup/Playability:  Smooth action on bare neck--great for punchy leads or blues.

    Cosmetic Condition:  Heavy player wear--completely bare of finish on neck.  Heavy buckle wear and wide patch of elbow wear on front, 

    Modifications:  None.

    Weight:  7lbs 5oz