Fender / Stratocaster / 1963 / BLACK / Guitar
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1962/1963 Fender® Stratocaster® in black with rosewood fingerboard in overall good cosmetic condition, will come with non original hard case. This vintage Stratocaster® was assembled many years ago, featuring many early 1960s vintage Fender® parts, and has been together in this configuration for many years. One might consider 'parting this guitar out' - but this is such a good Strat® - such a great player - that leaving it as is - is definitely the right thing to do, so that the next player will benefit from its current state. Here are the details: 2 DEC 1963 (could be 1962, hard to read) stamped at the base of the neck - rosewood board, refretted with large frets years ago, repro Fender® sticker on headstock, single line Kluson tuners (some extra holes), early 60s authentic Fender® pick guard, more recent pots and 5 way switch, original bridge plate and saddles with more recent trem block, and more recent but vintage-looking knobs, authentic neck plate serial number L308XX with the name Dean Arno etched in the back. Pickups are as follows: bridge is a black bottom early 60s, neck is a black bottom early 60s, middle pickup is a grey bottom from 1974. These pickups sound EXCELLENT. The number 4 position is currently wired such that it has that nasally out of phase sound - These pickups are loud, warm, strong, have plenty of bite - and the neck and bridge positions offer that classic and great early 60s tone. The neck feels GREAT - a rounded type of carve - not too huge at all, very comfortable, and the larger frets really make this Strat® a killer player. The body looks to be an older aftermarket body - and there is quite a bit of wear through the finish, but the body feels and looks right. This Strat® has been featured on many albums and tours over the years - and has been a killer in both studio and live settings: wonderful chimey and atmospheric rhythm sounds, and wonderful and rich overdriven tones. Again, rather than take it apart - we choose to leave it as is because it offers such a unified and together vibe as an old Strat®. Lots of additional and more detailed photos are available - and feel free to call 859-261-5500 for an in hand description.Payment via bank wire transfer, US currency - shipping via UPS or USPS, buyer covers all shipping costs - Thanks.
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Mike's Music, USA 
Mike's Music is very proud to be one of the largest dealers of vintage guitars for over 20 years now! We specialize in Vintage Instruments for discerning players and collectors - Gibson, Fender, Martin, Rickenbacker, Guild, Marshall, Vox, etc etc - very rare and unusual vintage guitars, basses, amps, mandolins, keyboards, drums, and much more. We have 2 locations in the Cinci area featuring starter as well as pro gear. We have been safely shipping guitars all over the world and the U.S. for 20 plus years. Please visit our website at MIKESMUSICOHIO.COM to view our inventory - and be sure to see us on Facebook. We have two great stores in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area - and you should feel free to email us 24 hours a day. You can reach us by phone at 859-261-5500 (Covington store) and 513-281-4900 (Cincinnati store). Welcome to Mike's Music!
TERMS: We offer a 24 hour approval period on guitars and basses - if for any reason you are unsatisfied, we offer a full refund minus all shipping costs - 6% restocking fee for credit card sales - and item must be returned in the exact same condition as it was sent.
PAYMENT: Within the US, we accept paypal, credit card, money order, certified bank check, bank wire transfer and cash. For sales outside the US - we accept direct bank wire transfer. Thanks.
