Fender Stratocaster 1963, Sunburst

$35,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Solid Body
Brand	Fender
Model	Stratocaster
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GS10681-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1963
Body Material	Alder
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple/rosewood
Tuners	Kluson Deluxe, single line
Weight	7.6lbs
Scale Length	25.5"
Nut Width	1.66"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	.79" - .95"
Radius	7.25"
Pickup Impedance	Neck 5.7k, Middle 5.7k, Bridge 5.8k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Yes
Case	Black no-logo Fender hardshell case
Modifications/Repairs	Pickguard replaced, Refret, nut replaced, cavities under guard have shielding paint, neck pickup rewound, bridge and middle pickup swapped, volume pot replaced, 5 way switch, extra string tree hole doweled and filled, aftermarket trem arm.
Neck	2 JAN 63 B
Condition Notes	Significant signs of favorable age and wear, like a Custom Shop Heavy Relic. Neck is comfortably warn in and the guitar plays excellent with gorgeous tone.
Body	2/63 (in trem cavity)
Pots	3046306, Stackpole pots from the 6th week of 1963. Tone pots only, volume is a '70s CTS.

Description

This 1963 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst shows significant, natural playwear, similar to a Custom Shop Heavy Relic. The finish has aged heavily in a way many players find appealing, and the neck is comfortably worn in, giving it an easy, familiar feel. It has had electronic modifications and a refret, but it still plays very well and delivers a classic, vintage-style Strat tone with clear highs and a smooth midrange. It’s a solid choice for someone prioritizing vintage feel and sound over originality.