{"product_id":"vintage-fender-l-series-stratocaster-refin-usa-1963","title":"Vintage Fender L-Series Stratocaster Refin - USA 1963","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B9u4WhzOoZc?si=t59EUTTpJS-dauQ1\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a vintage Fender L-Series Stratocaster, a highly desirable pre-CBS era instrument that captures Fender at a pivotal moment in its early 1960s golden age. This example, purchased by its current owner in 1966 from a second-hand store, has clearly lived a long and well-played life, carrying the character and wear expected from a genuine working vintage Stratocaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features the classic early-’60s small headstock with spaghetti logo, along with a dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and original-style clay dot inlays—details that were phased out by late 1964. The body has been refinished in an aged nitrocellulose lacquer in a striking red\/orange tone, giving it a strong vintage aesthetic even if not a factory custom colour. While the refinish makes precise factory dating more complex, inspection under the pickguard reveals a screw hole between the neck and middle pickup routes, a feature typically phased out in late 1963, strongly suggesting a ’63-era body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics have been partially updated over time, with a mix of replacement pickups including a Fender Custom Shop Texas Special in the middle position, alongside older-style Strat pickups in the neck and bridge. Much of the wiring work was carried out by respected ACT-based luthier Russell Vance in the early 1990s, contributing to its current playable and reliable configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Stratocaster is very much a player-grade instrument, with honest wear and modifications consistent with decades of use. Despite this, it remains structurally sound and highly playable, offering the unmistakable feel and resonance of a true pre-CBS Fender. It delivers classic Strat tones with added output and versatility from its updated electronics, while retaining the unmistakable character of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1963\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Fender Stratocaster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nitro Lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: One piece medium C shape neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brazilian rosewood veneer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-original pickups (N=7.3K, M=7.9K, B=7.5K)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original bridge \u0026amp; block, replaced saddles (originals in case)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kluson tuners (all working perfectly)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original Australian Stamford case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838929363263,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G97217251","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Vintage_Fender_L-Series_Stratocaster_Refin_-_USA_1963.jpg?v=1782094878","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-fender-l-series-stratocaster-refin-usa-1963","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}