{"product_id":"1963-fender-stratocaster-factory-olympic-white-tortoise-shell-pickguard","title":"1963 Fender Stratocaster - '65 Factory Olympic White Refinish \u0026 Tortoise Pickguard","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1963 Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mojo-laden \u003cstrong\u003epre-CBS\u003c\/strong\u003e example with a \u003cstrong\u003erare factory refinish in custom-order Olympic White.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally finished in Sunburst, this Strat was returned to Fender in 1965, where it received a factory Olympic White refinish — a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom color that would soon become a defining aesthetic of ’60s Fenders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evidence of its unique history remains visible beneath the surface: \u003cstrong\u003e“SO White”\u003c\/strong\u003e (for “special order”) is stamped in the body cavity, alongside the marking \u003cstrong\u003e“6559,”\u003c\/strong\u003e burned in with a soldering iron. Though Fender’s approach to marking factory refins was far from uniform, comparable examples from this period have shown similar identifiers. To complement the new finish, the guitar also received a \u003cstrong\u003efactory tortoise-shell pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e. (Please note: only the body was refinished; the neck retains its original 1963 nitro.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original 4-bolt maple neck, dated \u003cstrong\u003e2 JAN 63 B\u003c\/strong\u003e, features a \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian Rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e fingerboard with \u003cstrong\u003eclay dot\u003c\/strong\u003e markers and a shallow oval “C” profile (measuring .85\" at the 1st fret and .97\" at the 12th). When the body was refinished, Fender fitted the headstock with a \u003cstrong\u003etransitional gold-silkscreen decal\u003c\/strong\u003e, bridging the early-’60s spaghetti logo era with the soon-to-follow bold CBS style. In 2009, the guitar received a professional \u003cstrong\u003evintage-correct 6105 refret\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent playability\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining \u003cstrong\u003eperiod-accurate feel\u003c\/strong\u003e. At \u003cstrong\u003e8lbs 3oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Strat is \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e resonant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the unmistakable acoustic liveliness that characterizes \u003cstrong\u003eFender’s golden era\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics are original except for the potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which have been replaced with modern CTS units; 2 of \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Stackpole pots (304-6324) are included\u003c\/strong\u003e. The three original \u003cstrong\u003eblack-bobbin, staggered-pole single-coil pickups \u003c\/strong\u003ehave never been rewound. Measuring 6.05k (neck), 6.03k (middle), and 5.92k Ω (bridge), they deliver the chime, snap, and harmonic richness that define \u003cstrong\u003eearly-’60s Strat tone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although t\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehe bridge position cavity shows a shallow aftermarket rout, this modification was made at no expense to the guitar's set-up, playability, or sound. Additionally, a modern 5-way selector is installed for tonal versatility, though the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 3-way CRL 1452 switch\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanies the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware is original throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong\u003e“Pat. Pend.” bridge and saddles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKluson Deluxe tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003etremolo block and assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e (with a replacement trem arm). The finish exhibits \u003cstrong\u003etasteful checking, honest play-wear, and buckle rash\u003c\/strong\u003e — hallmarks of a well-loved instrument. There’s also a spot of pink paint near the rear strap button; limited to that area, it adds further character to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 Stratocaster represents an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional opportunity\u003c\/strong\u003e for the discerning player or collector seeking an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic pre-CBS instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003edocumented Fender factory custom-color refinish\u003c\/strong\u003e — a historically significant and sonically inspiring example from one of Fender’s most celebrated periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal brown Tolex hardshell case and case tag\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as two of its original Stackpole pots and CRL switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2924\" data-start=\"2921\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"223\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eModel \u0026amp; 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