1959 Fender Stratocaster Slab Board Sunburst
No sales tax for customers outside California.
It has been a bit since a 50s Strat came through. This one was worth the wait - a 7 pound, 8 ounce beauty from 1959!
This is a beautiful piece that has been played but has killer curb appeal. The front of the body draws you right in. The back of the neck has the perfect amount of wear and feels perfect in your hand.
As is the norm for most 1959 Fenders, there is no neck date. There are theories about why, which may or may not be true, but I've seen it over and over. The slab fretboard is gorgeous. The finish on the neck is original and no changes have been made under the original tuners - something we always check for to avoid later surprises. The frets have been professionally replaced with jumbo frets. While this may sound horrifying to some, they play so well.
The body shows wear on the back and edges but maintains a cleaner look on the front. The pickguard is original, an '11 screw", multi-ply 'guard that is correct after mid-1959. There is a typical crack next to the neck pickup.
The pickups, pots, wiring and jack are all original. The three-way switch was changed out for a five-way, but the three-way is in the case. All the plastics and the strap buttons are original as well. The body is pictured without the backplate, but it and the screws are in the case.
The body date is in the tremolo cavity behind the original trem claw (the bridge is original as well - the date is 10/59. Pot codes are from the 20th week of 1959.
The case is original as well - a brown tolex case that Fender moved to from the tweed 50s case during 1959.
A beauty you can play, collect, or hopefully - both!
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Sunburst
Weight: 7lbs 8ozs
Body: Ash
Body Date/Code: 10/59
Neck: Maple
Neck Date/Code: none
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood Slab
Inlays: Clay dots
Frets: Re-fretted jumbo
Fret count: 21
Nut: Non-original
Nut width: 1 5/8"
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 7.25"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.783"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.974"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 1mm
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 1.5mm
Total length: 38 3/8"
Lower bout: 12.5"
Waist: 8 7/8"
Upper bout: 11"
Body depth/thickness: 1 3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Pickup Brand: Fender
Bridge Pickup Reading: 5.66k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup Brand: Fender
Middle Pickup Output: 5.89"
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup Brand: Fender
Neck Pickup Reading: 6.28k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Switch: Non-original 5-way installed, original 3-way is in the case
Pots/Codes: Original 304920
Case: OHSC
Notes: Re-fret, changed switch, original in case
Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.
All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.