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Summary
Finish: The body has been refinished, and the headstock face has light overspray. Most of the finish on the neck is original.
Body Material: Alder Body
Body Details: Solid alder body.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .840″, 12th fret .999″
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″
Nut Width: 1-5/8″
Scale Length: 24
Neck Details: One-piece maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, clay dot inlays, original frets, and original nut. The neck is date-stamped December 1st, 1963. The headstock face has been oversprayed and shows some orange peel and areas that did not fill in.
Electronics: The electronics appear original with a few touched up solder joints on the pickup switches. There are era correct components throughout, and the lead dress is consistent with the period. The pot codes date to 1963. The pickups are connected to independent on/off switches, master bass cut switch, master volume, and master tone controls. The neck pickup is connected to a rhythm circuit with dedicated volume and tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 6.87K, Bridge 7.44K
Hardware: The hardware is mostly original with exception of the bridge, which is a vintage Mustang bridge. The mute has also been removed. Both the mute and original bridge are included in the case.
Weight:7 Lbs 2 Oz
Cosmetic Condition: The body has been refinished, and the headstock face has been oversprayed. The bridge has been replaced, and the electronics have a few touched up solder joints. The mute has been removed.
Modifications/Repairs: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and low, showing moderate wear. The serial number, neck date stamp, and pot codes date to 1963.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and low, showing moderate wear. The serial number, neck date stamp, and pot codes date to 1963.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.