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Summary
 

Finish: Original. There are some red touch-ups on the body, and there appears to be bits of black overspray on the back of the neck.

Body Material: Alder 

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .91" (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"

Nut Width: 1-1/2"

Scale Length: 25-½"

Electronics: Original grey bobbin Fender single coil pickups; a faint 1965 date marking can be seen on the back. Original wiring harness, with a replaced lead from the volume pot to the output jack. The pot codes date to 1965.

Pickup Measurements: 6.0k (neck), 6.2k (middle), 5.8k (bridge)

Hardware: The tuners have been replaced, and additional string trees have been added. The nut has been replaced with a brass nut.

Weight: 8lbs 4oz

Modifications / Repairs: -The neck and body are from two different guitars -The tuners and nut are replaced -Replaced lead from the volume pot to the output jack -Added string trees

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender Stratocaster shows moderate cosmetic wear. The body has several red touchups on the front, along with many dings along the sides. The back of the body has finish wear, and the neck shows many areas of finish wear. The headstock and fingerboard have checking, and some of the gold color in the logo has worn away.

Serial Number: L45385

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium-low action, and the narrow frets are low with moderate wear. The neck stamp is very faded but reads from 1967; the serial number and electronics are being used to date the body to 1965.