Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and era-correct Stratocaster hangtag. This vintage Pre-CBS Strat has date codes spanning late 1962 and the first weeks of’63, boasting a body-only nitro lacquer refinish in Shoreline Gold courtesy of Gord Miller. Lovingly restored and retaining original electronics, hardware, and plastic parts, this guitar features a new genuine Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and professional refret executed by Portland Fretworks. From cutting sounds ideal for chording with complex midrange content and a touch of wooly character, to singing tones tailored for lead work that are articulate and shimmering, this Strat has a broad palette of classic Fender tonalities. The 2 and 4 positions on the switch are snappy and jangling, and the guitar is extremely resonant, offering a n. Atural acoustic tone that is particularly snappy and clear, with a crisp percussive cut and sweet overarching character. Quite simply, this 1963 Stratocaster is very representative of the reverence afforded the “Pre-CBS” era. The guitar weighs 7lbs 6oz and has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-50 strings, comfortable action, and spot-on intonation. The maple neck has a. Modestly slender C carve with moderate shoulder at the nut, quickly filling out with more heft and a chunky handful from the 7th fret and beyond, foreshadowing the even bigger shapes in 63. Its the perfect middle ground for players seeking the effortless, fast feel of the 1960-62 carves and the substance Fenders neck profiles achieved in 63. 840 deep at the 1st fret and. 999 at the 12th. The new jet black Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports clay dots and faintly rolled edges, and the fretboard features a vintage-spec 7 1/4 radius and new 6230-size vintage-spec slender fretwire. A new bone nut has also been carved, measuring 1 5/8 in width. On the headstock, the original single line Kluson Deluxe tuning machines are intact, showing. Heavy patina and a touch of bleed-out from the surface rust into the adjacent finish. The original Stratocaster decal is intact on the headstock face, and the neck heel retains its December, 1962 date stamp. On the body, all of the electronics work as they should with a trio of original black bobbin pickups which all retain their original windings. Inor shrinkage, great color and no breaks or undue warping. The vibrato unit is 100% stock and complete with pat. Pending saddles and the original trem block. Currently utilizing four springs, the vibrato has a taut, deliberate response. From quick flutters to more drastic dives, this vibrato unit works just as designed and the trem block is an integral part of a Strat’s sustain and tonal character. Beneath the tremolo springs, the original grease pencil 11/62 body date has been retained. The body features a professional body-only refinish courtesy of Gord Miller in one of Fender’s rarest custom colors, Shoreline Gold. This shade of Shoreline is. Warm and elegant with purposeful yellowing of the clear coat further enhancing the gold tint and a. Proper tan line beneath the pickguard and back plate revealing the more silvery unaged shade. Simulated body wear applied by Gord Miller includes. Finish checking, case rub, a sliver of forearm wear, and some strategic scattered dings. Riginal finish has been retained on the neck heel, with the gloss mostly worn to the smooth bare maple along the profile, and the original finish retained, albeit with clear overspray, on both sides of the headstock. This is truly a fantastic Strat in every sense of the word, and the black bobbin pickups resonating through an old alder body and slab Brazilian rosewood board is truly something to behold. The strong acoustic character of the instrument translates perfectly through your favorite Tweed or Blackface amp, and this Strat chimes and sparkles with the best. Very original, lovingly restored as needed, meticulously examined and ready to be played, this Strat is not to be missed! A vintage, era-correct Stratocaster hangtag has been paired with the guitar, with original handwritten “Stratocaster, Gold” text on the Jazzmaster-shaped tag. The original blonde tolex Fender hardshell case is included as well. Ear on case edges with missing stitching on the black leather ends. The case is structurally compromised on the body end, but still holding together just fine. The handle is intact and original latches still spring open. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please. The item “1963 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Pre-CBS Electric Guitar Shoreline Gold with Case” is in sale since Monday, January 18, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Body Color: Seafoam Green
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Model: Stratocaster
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Model Year: 1963
- Type: Electric Guitar
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 21
- Neck Material: Maple
- Handedness: Right-Handed
- Body Material: Alder
- Brand: Fender
- Body Type: Solid