{"product_id":"fender-stratocaster-1963-all-original","title":"SOLD - Fender Stratocaster 1963 – Excellent \u0026 100% Original Vintage Guitar Pre CBS","description":"\u003cp data-doc-type=\"writer\" data-doc-id=\"5563285000000035001\" class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-margin-bottom=\"12pt\" data-line-height=\"1.0\" data-linerule=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOLD!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-margin-bottom=\"12pt\" data-line-height=\"1.0\" data-linerule=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho buys vintage guitars?  We do! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection!  We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.   You can also click here for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e more info on selling us vintage instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, amps, parts, etc.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get everything you want in a vintage, Pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster with this 1963 masterpiece: spaghetti logo, clay dots, L serial number, black bottom pickups, \"green\" pickguard, and the original white case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eIn excellent condition and 100% original, the guitar includes its original case, trem arm, and bridge cover, completing a package that is as authentic as it is rare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eThe entire guitar is in beautiful condition, right down to the original frets.  The color is bright with the red band in the sunburst showing nicely (though it kind of jumps more in pictures than it does in person).  The red finish that Fender used in this era is very photosensitive - it often fades when exposed to light over the years.  You'll see examples from these years with a two-tone sunburst on the front and the three tone on the back due to the propensity for the red to fade.  There is some light wear here and there, but far less than just about any you'll see on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eThis beauty sounds absolutely amazing and it set up perfectly without a fight.  The bridge is so clean that there were no issues with saddle height and intonation adjustment as we experience with some guitars.  There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eAt Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, we verify originality with detailed photos and professional evaluation. This is a guitar built for serious vintage enthusiasts who understand the rarity of an all-original pre-CBS Stratocaster in such exceptional condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7lbs 9.5oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Alder \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Date\/Code: See Pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Date\/Code: See Pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Brazilian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Clay Dot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 22\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 25-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st fret: .815\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 12st fret .975\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 38-3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 12-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 11\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness: 1-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: .010-.046\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Color: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup\/Brand: Fender Single Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: 5.87k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Pickup\/Brand: Fender Single Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: 6k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup\/Brand: Fender Single Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: 5.37k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: 3 Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots\/Codes: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site.  Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46740711604390,"sku":"zG-1950","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/fender-stratocaster-1963-excellent-100-original-vintage-guitar-pre-cbs-2175450.jpg?v=1760420721","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-stratocaster-1963-all-original","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}