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Summary
Finish: The guitar has been stripped and refinished.
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Solid alder body.
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .811″, 12th fret .988″
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″
Nut Width: 1-5/8″
Scale Length: 24
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The heel is stamped “8 NOV 64 A.” There is a chip in the fingerboard behind the nut on the treble side.
Electronics: Original wiring harness and replaced unmarked Stratocaster pickups. The controls consist of on/off/on switches for each pickup, master tone, and master volume. The pot codes date to 1964. Some solder joints have been touched up.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 12.74K, Bridge 5.85K
Hardware: The tuning machines have been replaced, and an extra string tree has been installed. The strap buttons have been replaced. All other hardware is original. The guitar does not include a trem arm.
Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with notable wear. The neck has a cigarette burn on the back near the 9th fret. There is a chip in the fingerboard behind the nut on the treble side. The hardware has a present patina.
Modifications/Repairs: The guitar has been stripped and refinished. The pickups have been replaced. The tuning machines have been replaced, and an extra string tree has been installed. The strap buttons have been replaced. Some solder joints have been touched up.
Serial Number: L53167
Tech Notes: The guitar is currently set up with .011 gauge strings and plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and low, with minor wear. The serial number, neck stamp, and pot codes date to 1964.
Case Details: Original hardshell case. Two latches are broken.