1963 Fender Custom Colored Stratocaster, Fiesta Red paint
I would relegate this guitar into the "players" realm based on originality status and condition.
It has original finishes throughout but there are some minor issues and it is priced accordingly, but all the important bits are correct.
The guitar has a very attractive feel and vibe, this is what Reliced guitars aspire to be.
The features are:
* Original frets that are usable and healthy and the Original Nut is also present.
* Original Metal and Plastic hardware.
* Original Duco Fiesta Red Paint, Original neck Finish and Decal, it has NO body routs or holes in the body, and exhibits normal playing wear throughout.
* Weight: 7lbs 4oz.
* The NECK pickup was changed, I assume the original died long ago and it has been replaced with a dated 1966 pickup that is original coil wind and functions well with strong tone.
* Original dated 1963 pots and cloth wired assembly (except 5-way)
* Tuners were once changed to another style and now restored. NO holes are showing but the headstock has “minor" ring impressions on the face and there are small holes on the Back that are hidden “under" the Original Kluson tuners. NO extra holes are visible.
* The nitrate green Pickguard is original and Crack-Free, noting that next to the 5 way switch there is a small, partially drilled hole that someone "started" to drill but stopped (i think the guitar said OUCH and they stopped). It does NOT go through the pickguard.
* It once had a 2nd String Tree, there is small hole on the headstock which was filled nicely and the photo shows that if you look closely.
It does NOT have a Tremolo Arm or rear Spring Plate cover and comes in a very good condition Brown Tolex, era-correct case.
If it helps anyone who is interested, i can offer a "HOLD / LAY-AWAY" sale.
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