Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Maple |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.79" 12th - 0.98" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
| Electronics: | Original electronics. The guitar has three single coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, a volume pot, and two tone pots. The pot codes date to 1959. |
| Pickup Measurements: | neck - 5.6 kΩ, middle - 5.8 kΩ, bridge - 5.8 kΩ |
| Hardware: | The nut has been upgraded to a bone nut. All other hardware is original. |
| Weight: | 6lbs 11oz |
| Case Details: | Original Hard Shell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Fender guitar is well worn, but in good condition for its age. The finish is glossy with scratches, dings, and finish chips throughout. The body is worn extensively around its sides, with furrows worn into the back of the treble side horn. |
| Serial Number: | 38042 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. There is some mild fret buzz around the 15th fret. The frets are medium with moderate play wear. The body cavity has a marking of 6/59 and the serial number suggests a 1959 date. |
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