{"product_id":"vintage-fender-l-series-stratocaster-usa-1963","title":"SOLD - Vintage Fender L Series Stratocaster – USA 1963","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere is a thing of beauty – a fabulous 1963 Fender Stratocaster in excellent unchanged condition, and finished in stunning, bright sunburst. This one is a sought after L Series Strat, which features a beautiful dark Brazilian rosewood curved fingerboard and all the other features of a wonderful pre CBS Fender. It shapes up in every way – absolutely gorgeous to behold, and beautiful to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere’s the story –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck date stamp is August 1963\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerial number L 06xxx = 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody features its original nitro finish in 3 tone sunburst in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck is figured solid maple with a dark Brazilian rosewood curved fingerboard. There is no pitting on the board and back of the neck is super clean. Profile is a comfortable medium C shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll clay dot markers present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal Fender back bottoms pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal medium frets and plenty of life left in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal potentiometers – code 70-2125-0035 which we think = June 1961\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal pickguard with NO cracks, splits or marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShielding plate under pickguard all intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal trem arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal backplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal ashtray bridge cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight = 7.85 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEverything on this one appears to be original, including bridge assembly \u0026amp; saddles, knobs, 3 way switch \u0026amp; tip, strap pins and output socket. And it presents in stunning form. Apart from some expected tarnishing on the bridge \u0026amp; saddles, there is little dulling on any of the metal parts. The original nitro finish is in fabulous condition, with some light natural striations which add a character commensurate with its age. The headstock is amazingly clean with every detail of the decals intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck pickup was rewound by the very experienced Rod McQueen of Sliders Pickups in Sydney over 10 years ago. Respected Sydney luthiers Piers Crocker did the reinstallation, and Frank Grubisa refinished a small part of the inner neck pocket which had carried a previous owner’s New Zealand licence number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe very short ground cable from the socket to the volume pot meant it was difficult to photograph all of the lower tone pot. But what we could see was that the original switch and cloth wiring is all there and the solder appears unmolested, the pots certainly appear to be original, and the body wood has been undisturbed. There is also a nice set of black bottom staggered pole pickups in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally clean pre CBS L Series Strat – and one of the best examples we’ve ever listed.\u003c\/span\u003e It is in wonderful condition and the delicately figured maple on the rear of the neck is something to behold. Super comfortable to play, it is a beautiful sounding instrument – a clear, airy neck pickup, a fine sounding middle pickup, and a bright and punchy unit at the bridge. Everything you could hope for in a lovely vintage Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in a later black tolex Fender hard case in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839062892863,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G72347272","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/A_Vintage_Fender_L_Series_Stratocaster_Fiesta_Red_USA_1964.jpg?v=1782094999","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-fender-l-series-stratocaster-usa-1963","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}