It has some minor fret-wear and fingerboard wear primarily in the in the“cowboy chord” area. I can tell you that it has been enjoyed but it has not been abused. All the plastic, electronics, tuners, pickups, frets, solder joints, and case are original. Plays awesome, and sounds like the iconic guitar that it is. If shipping cost is more than the $40.00 estimate, buyer will be responsible for the difference.Ĩ00圆00 This guitar is a classic 1957 Fender Stratocaster in a two-tone sunburst finish with a maple neck. I have shipped well over 200 guitars in my 40 years of dealing vintage guitars. I reserve the right to choose the shipping service. My interpretation of what is average and yours may be different.don't want any surprises on either side.
I encourage bidders to feel free to call me at 71 with any questions. See all pictures as they tell the best story on the case. The small"Fender Tag" on the outside is long gone. more The only question I would have about the originality, would be the nail/brad that secures the neck support. I would consider it to be in good to very good condition. This case is not being portrayed as one in excellent or near mint condition, it has wear, but as I stated earlier, it is solid. All of the glides are present on the bottom. There is a wear spot on the red poodle fabric where the bottom horn makes contact, it is indicated in the pics. I would do this, but the new owner may want to use a particular type of glue, so I'll leave it up to them. Wear on the tweed and leather, the strip of"poodle" fabric at the end where the strap button comes in contact needs to be re-glued to the tweed. Case is being sold as a well used case, it is average condition for a case of it's age. Good solid condition with no breaks in the wood, spine is solid.
Tweed case for 1955- 1957 Fender Stratocaster. All orignal ABS plastic.Crack free Original single ply pickguard Original trem bar with tip Original tweed case is missing some tweed. All cloth wiring is original Original capacitor Plastic Etc. I still have the original rubber tubing mounts.They are not dry rotted. He also changed the rubber pickup hight adjustment tubing. You can see some fresher solder on the 3 way lugs and pots from this. Original windings Original CRL 1452 3-way switch Eric Johnson borrowed this guitar for a while and wired it so that the middle tone pot would control the bridge pickup.
The 27 week Pickups are strong and evenly balanced. Original neck plate with" prefix Electronics All original electronics date to 57. I personally think it would be such a better playing guitar with larger frets. Cracks, or old headstock repairs I am told the frets are original. Intact Original single line Deluxe tuners and nut. more with shadowing Neck Date on heel: 8-57 Classic mid 57 hard V profile Original finish. The rash stops at the cover Correct nail holes. One small area goes completely through the finish and into the wood You can tell it was always played with the back trem cover on. Numerous nicks and dings, but no breaks/cracks. Thanks! BODY Two piece Alder body 8-57 in middle pickup cavity Original two-tone sunburst finish Nothing has been refinished No overspray No routing Checks out good under a black light Mild checking. I can provide more pictures to any serious buyers. Check out the pictures and details below! Serious inquires only please. I will consider traveling a reasonable distance.This will also allow you to inspect the guitar yourself. I encourage any potential bidders to please give me a call. This is a very solid example with no major issues. It's missing one case bottom leg(or whatever it is called) All the hinges are in excellent conditionįor sale is a clean mid 1957 Stratocaster. PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID Thanks! The left latch works fine- spring is broken A number of years ago I covered the original handle with leather. Anywhere else in the world PLEASE E-MAIL ME BEFORE YOU BID TO FIND OUT ABOUT SHIPPING COSTS. $60 Shipping/Handling/Insurance anywhere within the lower 48 states. There are no odor or mold issues with this case. The spring is broken on left latch but it works fine. The accessory compartment was missing when I got it.
I've finally decided to run an auction and see what happens. And I bought a reissue tweed case so that my relic case could rest easy in my closet. At that time I became aware that these old cases were valuable. He's probably kicking himself) Over the last 40 years I've played in several bands and used this case until about 4 years ago. The person that sold me the guitar included this case instead of the 1968 case. Up for auction is a 9 Fender Tweed Stratocaster/Telecaster/Esquire Guitar Case I've had this case since 1970 when I purchased my 1968 Telecaster.