Fender / Stratocaster / 1957 / Sunburst / Guitar
Debuting in 1954, the Stratocaster remains unparalleled in its adaptability as a solid body guitar. Icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Richie Blackmore, and Ike Turner have all demonstrated its versatility across diverse music genres.
This fully original 1957 Stratocaster is a stunning example of the most iconic solid body guitar of all time.
This beautiful guitar was part of the collection of one of the world's most esteemed Fender experts, and comes complete with case, tremolo, bridge cover, tremolo instructions, lead and strings.
A true piece of history and a must have for any serious vintage Fender collector or player!
Two Tone Sunburst Finish
Maple Fretboard
Black Dot Markers
Single Coil Pick-Ups
Kluson Deluxe Tuners
Pot Codes - June 1957
Body Date - July 1957
Neck Date - August 1957
Original Tweed Case
Original Trem Arm & Bridge Cover
Original Tremolo Instructions
Guncotton Guitars, UK
With over 20 years experience in playing, collecting and selling vintage guitars and basses, we are truly passionate about all types of musical instruments.
We understand what makes an instrument playable, collectable, desirable and, crucially, original.
We can offer advice from a player’s, a collector’s and an investor’s point of view.
Ultimately we believe that any instrument, regardless of its value or condition, should be played and we look forward to helping musicians young and old find the instrument that suits them.
We always aim to describe our instruments honestly and to the best of our knowledge.
Guncotton is one of the old names for nitrocellulose,
the type of lacquer widely used by guitar makers during the golden age of production.
We also speak French and Spanish.
All our instruments are available to view and play at our Showroom located on Columbia Road in Shoreditch, London.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about our stock or would like to visit us.
info@guncottonguitars.com
Tel:+44 (0)203 727 7244