Fender 1962 Stratocaster - 3 Tone Sunburst - Case **COLLECTION ONLY** - 2nd Hand Details:
- Case/Box: Case
- Serial: 80467
- Weight: 7LB 13oz
A great example of a pre-CBS slab board Stratocaster with mostly original components still intact given the age. Cosmetically, the guitar looks amazing; the 'Hendrix Lives' motif was scratched into the guitar by the owner when Jimi died and has become part of this guitar's history. At some point it has had an additional switch fitted but this has been removed and the hole in the pickguard carefully filled. It has had a re-fret to keep it in good paying condition, and the volume and bottom E machine head have been changed. The backplate isn't fitted but is also provided.
To keep the guitar in usable condition it has had a few items changed, of which the original parts are still in the case:
- 5-way switch
- Pickup height rubbers
- Jack socket (although we believe the original could be re-fitted)
- Nut (changed when the guitar was re-fretted)
On test the guitar has the best of vintage Stratocaster tones; plenty of snap from all of the original pickups but a remarkably fat sound that is hard to find in a newer instrument. At under 8lbs it is a great weight for spending hours playing and has a lovely slim round neck profile.
This is a previously loved item and as such may have signs of use. Please note that whilst we do our best to picture our 2nd hand and Ex demo items in detail it is not always possible to picture all marks, scratches, and blemishes on these items. This may be due to the reflective nature of the item or the finish. We do try to give a broad indication of the general condition in the description, but this is just a guide. If you are looking for something in extremely good condition it is advised to call for a detailed talk through of the item before ordering.
If you have any questions about this item or would like to know more about it, please feel free to contact us with any specific questions and a member of our sales staff will get back to you straight away.
This is a 2nd hand item and may not come with all originally included items and original accessories or software. Please refer to the pictures for all included items. All our 2nd hand items are fully checked and setup in advance of shipping. We package very well and usually ship next working day unless the item is marked Collection Only. If the item is marked as Collection Only you can still reserve with a deposit using our reserve and collect facility at checkout or by contacting us.
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As well as buying 2nd Hand items for cash we are also happy to take items as part exchange against all New, Ex Demo or 2nd hand. So, if you have anything to part exchange then please feel free to contact us through the "sell your gear" link above or email us and we will come back with a quote.
