1957 Fender Stratocaster

This guitar is a very cool, VERY REAL 1957 Fender Stratocaster. We purchased this funky piece as part of a very large, multi-guitar deal. This guitar has had an interesting past and we have written a report for your convenience:Body: Dated 7/57, was refinished two-tone sunburst. The refinish was either done some time ago or was slightly reliced. The guitar was autographed by Gary Busey (of Buddy Holly Story fame) with the words “Rave on.” We removed part of his inscription (to see if it could be removed) that mentioned the “Guitar Hall of Fame.” There are no body routes.


	This guitar is a very cool, VERY REAL 1957 Fender Stratocaster. We purchased this funky piece as part of a very large, multi-guitar deal. This guitar has had an interesting past and we have written a report for your convenience:Body: Dated 7/57, was refinished two-tone sunburst. The refinish was either done some time ago or was slightly reliced. The guitar was autographed by Gary Busey (of Buddy Holly Story fame) with the words “Rave on.” We removed part of his inscription (to see if it could be removed) that mentioned the “Guitar Hall of Fame.” There are no body routes.
Neck: Dated either 5 or 8 of 1957 (smudged). It has been refretted with correct size frets and there is overspray on the fretboard only. The neck measures 1 9/16” at the nut. Decal: Original but the word Stratocaster was added at a later time. Tuning Machines: Double ring Klusons, circa 1965. No enlargement of the holes. Pickguard: Reproduction Electronics: Pot dates are 9th week of 1976 for the two tones, volume pot is unreadable. Replaced capacitor, 3 rewound (by Lindy Fralin) correct time period pickups, 2 changed pickup grommets (others original). 3-way switch is original, wire looks newer. Pickups measure (at the pickups): Neck: 5.88 k ohms, Middle 5.87 k ohms, Bridge 6.16 k ohms Knobs are original Bridge and trem block are original, however, the hole for the trem arm has been enlarged Serial Number plate is for a 1958…Serial# 309XX The guitar weighs in at 7lbs 6.6 oz and ships in a gig bag.
Like I said earlier, this is a real 1957 Strat. It’s an economical way to buy the real deal without taking out a second mortgage on the old homestead. As always it will be professionally packed with care.