{"product_id":"vintage-l-series-stratocaster-refin-usa-1963","title":"SOLD - Vintage L Series Stratocaster Refin – USA 1963","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a nice player grade example of a pre-CBS L Series Stratocaster, with typical features for the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has the older style small headstock with the spaghetti logo of the period, a lovely dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with the earlier clay dot inlays which would be phased out at the end of 1964, replaced by pearloid dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd the body has been refinished. The refinish was done some time prior to the current owner acquiring this guitar. It is aged nitro lacquer in two tone sunburst, moving from a deep dark brown through to faded yellow in the middle. This is more reminiscent of a 50s era Strat than an L Series sunburst, in which some red would be rather more prominent in the sunburst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe also received the following info from the owner –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe body has a very small route under the guard where the 2 mini switches were. The switches were removed and the guard repaired before I got the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen the guitar came to me, some of the controls were not original. So I sourced a completely original unchanged wiring harness from a 1962 Strat, including 3 pots with ’62 date codes, 3 way switch \u0026amp; tip, capacitor, and with unmolested cloth wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Some more internal pics to come)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome time ago the fingerboard has been flattened a little – ie the crown taken off the top of the original 7 ½” radius on the board. So the board now feels like it’s approx 10” radius, which actually makes it very comfortable and assists with string bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther features –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 piece alder body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery comfortable one piece medium C shaped neck with some lacquer worn through to wood on rear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood veneer fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck is dated October 1963\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal black bobbin pickups. Output     N=6.2K       M=6.1K       B=5.8K\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal bridge, block and saddles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKluson tuners all working perfectly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial # L18xxx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 7.5 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe guitar has had an excellent refret by Frank Grubisa, and it’s a beautiful job as usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis L Series Strat has obviously been a well loved instrument. It wears its battle scars proudly – testament to a great instrument that deserves to be PLAYED, and clearly has been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd yes, the pickguard is what it is, but it’s original – and without the ubiquitous crack at the neck pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a piece of history from Fender’s golden era, with a refin and a few changes which actually add up to making this guitar a real pleasure to play. Weighing in at a lightweight 7.5 lbs, it feels just fine \u0026amp; has tone to burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in its original Australian Stamford case along with its owner’s manual, trem cavity back plate and 1970s curly cord. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839060500799,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G61272851","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Vintage_L_Series_Stratocaster_Refin_USA_1963.jpg?v=1782094997","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-l-series-stratocaster-refin-usa-1963","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}