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Fender Stratocaster Lake Placid Blue 1966

Fender Stratocaster Lake Placid Blue 1966

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Serial Number: 188838

Weight: 7lbs 15oz

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original custom Lake Placid Blue finish.
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .83" & 12th. Fret: .91"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original Fender pickups with a three-position switch, a master volume pot, and two tone pots. The pots are original and display 1966 pot codes.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 5.5k Middle: 5.5k Neck: 5.5k
Hardware: Original hardware. Included with the guitar is the original tremolo and bridge cover.
Weight: 7lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: None.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Stratocaster is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear. There is finish checking throughout the body and neck as well as a few minor dings and dents.
Serial Number: 188838
Tech Notes: This Stratocaster plays well with low action. The original frets are thin and show heavy wear. The guitar is being dated to 1966 based on the neck stamp(Sept. 66), pot codes, and serial number.

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SKU: 21105218

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original custom Lake Placid Blue finish.
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .83" & 12th. Fret: .91"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original Fender pickups with a three-position switch, a master volume pot, and two tone pots. The pots are original and display 1966 pot codes.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 5.5k Middle: 5.5k Neck: 5.5k
Hardware: Original hardware. Included with the guitar is the original tremolo and bridge cover.
Weight: 7lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: None.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Stratocaster is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear. There is finish checking throughout the body and neck as well as a few minor dings and dents.
Serial Number: 188838
Tech Notes: This Stratocaster plays well with low action. The original frets are thin and show heavy wear. The guitar is being dated to 1966 based on the neck stamp(Sept. 66), pot codes, and serial number.

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