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Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1957

Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1957

Serial Number: -18603

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: The finish is original except for the over-spray on the fingerboard post refret. The middle pickup cavity has a "2-57" pencil date.
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Alder solid body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: medium, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .90" 12th- .98"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: One piece maple neck with black dot inlays. The fingerboard has been over-sprayed. The neck heel has a "3-57" pencil date.
Electronics: Original black bobbin pickups. The switch, neck tone pot and capacitor are original. The master volume pot and middle pickup tone pot have been replaced (see pictures).
Pickup Measurements: neck 5.7k ohms midddle 5.7k ohms bridge 6.2k ohms
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been refretted and the fingerboard was over-sprayed after the refret was done. -The master volume pot and middle pickup tone pot have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hard shell case with original trem arm and bridge cover.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate play wear. The finish is glossy with dents, scratches and light checking throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is well worn. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.
Serial Number: -18603
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and tall with minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1957.
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SKU: U3062318501

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: The finish is original except for the over-spray on the fingerboard post refret. The middle pickup cavity has a "2-57" pencil date.
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Alder solid body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: medium, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .90" 12th- .98"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: One piece maple neck with black dot inlays. The fingerboard has been over-sprayed. The neck heel has a "3-57" pencil date.
Electronics: Original black bobbin pickups. The switch, neck tone pot and capacitor are original. The master volume pot and middle pickup tone pot have been replaced (see pictures).
Pickup Measurements: neck 5.7k ohms midddle 5.7k ohms bridge 6.2k ohms
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been refretted and the fingerboard was over-sprayed after the refret was done. -The master volume pot and middle pickup tone pot have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hard shell case with original trem arm and bridge cover.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate play wear. The finish is glossy with dents, scratches and light checking throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is well worn. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.
Serial Number: -18603
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and tall with minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1957.