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Summary
 

Finish: The body and neck were refinished at the Fender factory between 1964 and 1968.

Body Material: Alder

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .79" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 25-½"

Electronics: Original single coil pickups with black fiberboard bobbins, and original wiring harness with 3-way selector switch, master volume control, and neck/middle pickup tone controls. Some solder joints were redone at the factory as part of the refinish. The pot codes date to 1961.

Pickup Measurements: 6.0k (neck), 5.7k (middle), 5.2k (bridge)

Hardware: Original

Weight: 7lbs 8oz

Modifications / Repairs: -The body and neck were refinished at the Fender factory. -The headstock decal was changed to the one then used by Fender

Case Details: Original hardshell case

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender Stratocaster is in very clean condition, with only light aging and wear present on the glossy finish. The body has a various small dents, along with some small chips and dings along the bottom edge of the body. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth.

Serial Number: 61559

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the frets are moderately low with mild play wear. The serial number, electronics codes, and "slab" rosewood fretboard date the guitar to 1961. The bottom of the neck heel has "4959" stamped into the wood, under the finish, and the headstock decal is a "transitional era" style. These indicate that the guitar was refinished at the Fender factory sometime between 1964 and 1968.