Vintage Vibes: 1958 Blonde Fender Stratocaster
TECH SPECS
Finish: Original finish on body. The neck has been oversprayed.
Body Material: Ash Body
Body Details: One piece ash solid body. "12-58" pencil date in middle pickup cavity.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Maple Fingerboard
Neck Profile: Medium/large, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .88" 12th- .98"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25
Nut Width: 1-5/8 in
Neck Details: One piece maple neck. "8-57" pencil date on heel. The back of the neck has been over sprayed. The finish on the fingerboard appears to be original. The name "T.B. Clark" and a phone number has been scratched into the underside of the neck heel and the back of the neck plate.
Electronics: Original with 1957 pot dates and black bobbin pickups. Some solder joints have been touched up. The guitar has a three way selector switch that does not allow for in-between positions. This switch appears to be original.
Pickup Measurements: neck 5.7k ohms midlle 5.7k ohms bridge 5.7k ohms
Hardware: Original except for replaced nut, rear strap button and string tree. Some of the screws holding the pick guard and black plate on are not original.
Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz
Modifications / Repairs: The guitar has been refretted. The back of the neck has been over sprayed. The rear nut, rear strap button and string tree have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear. The is considerable buckle rash on the back and wear around the edges. The hardware is nicely tarnished.
Serial Number: 21834
Tech Notes: The neck dates to late 1957. The pots date to 1957. The body dates to late 1958. The serial number dates to 1957-58.
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