Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .83" (1st fret), .92" (12th fret) |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
| Electronics: | The guitar has original grey bobbin pickups with 1968 date markings on the bottom of each. A 5-way switch has been installed, and the original 3-way switch is included. The original pots have 1966 date codes. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 6.5k (neck), 6.7k (middle), 7.5k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The tuners have been replaced, and an extra string tree was added to the headstock. The nut has been replaced. A hole in the pickguard was filled. The tremolo arm has not been included. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 9oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The neck has been refretted; according to paperwork with the guitar, the frets were dressed in a Plek machine to achieve a compound radius. The nut and tuners have been replaced, and there are filled holes in the front and back of the headstock. There is also a filled hole in the pickguard. A 5-way switch has been installed (original switch included). At one point the pickups were replaced, but the original pickups have been reinstalled. |
| Case Details: | Original hard shell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Fender Stratocaster shows nice aging and play wear, with marks, dings, and checking throughout. There is heavy wear on the back of the body, as well as some wear on the arm bevel. There is a filled hole in the pickguard, as well as filled holes on the back and front of the headstock. The back of the neck is nicely worn. |
| Serial Number: | 241966 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and the wide frets are low with minor play wear. The neck has a "22 SEP 68" stamp, and the serial number dates to 1968. |