Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original three-tone sunburst finish. |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Profile: | "C" Shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st. Fret: .80" & 12th. Fret: .96" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
| Electronics: | Original Fender pickups with the original three-position switch, volume pot, and two tone pots. All of the components and wiring are original with no signs of alteration or modification. All three pots display 1958 dates. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Bridge: 6.0k Middle: 6.0k Neck: 5.9k |
| Hardware: | Original tuners, nut, bridge, saddles, pickguard, and knobs. The original trem arm is included with the guitar. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 9oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | None. |
| Case Details: | Original tweed Fender hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Stratocaster is in good cosmetic condition for it's age. There is moderate checking throughout as well as minor dings, dents, and scratches that are consistent with play wear on a guitar of this age. |
| Serial Number: | 28847 |
| Tech Notes: | This Stratocaster plays well with low action. The original frets are tall and show light wear. The guitar is being dated to 1958 based on the neck pencil mark, pot codes, and serial number. This specific Stratocaster was previously owned by Chicago Music Exchange and was the guitar used in the "100 Riffs (A Brief History of Rock N' Roll)" YouTube video. |
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