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Fender

1959 Fender Stratocaster – Factory Refinish

$ 17,500.00
$ 17,500.00
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For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1959 Fender Stratocaster.

The defining feature of this guitar is its factory refinish, completed by Fender during the mid-1960s, as evidenced by the transition-era logo. Otherwise, this Strat is original, featuring clay dots, a mint-green guard, and original hardware. The electronics are equally impressive, with all three black-bottom pickups, original pots, wiring, and switch still in place. The pickups measure 5.64KΩ at the bridge, 5.99KΩ in the middle, and 5.14KΩ at the neck.

Cosmetically, it presents as a very good player-grade factory refin with moderate play-wear. Structurally, it is excellent, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. For anyone looking for an authentic late-'50s Stratocaster, this is a great opportunity to own a genuine 1959 example at a fraction of the cost of a fully original guitar. 

The guitar is accompanied by its original hardshell case, tremolo arm, and bridge cover.

Specifications

All components original unless specified otherwise

Model & Year

  • Model: Fender Stratocaster
  • Year of manufacture: 1959
  • Serial Number: 42227
  • Weight: 7lbs 8oz

Body

  • Material: Alder
  • Finish: 3-tone sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer (factory refinish, mid-1960s)

Neck

  • Material & Construction: Maple, 4-bolt
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Profile: Medium C
  • Nut Width: 1.63"
  • Depth: .78" (1st fret), .97" (12th)
  • Inlays: Clay dots
  • Frets: Good
  • Decal: Transition era, applied at Fender during refinish
  • Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line

Hardware

  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Synchronized Tremolo
  • Pickguard: Mint Green, 3-ply
  • Knobs: Plastic

Electronics

  • Pickups: 3x black-bottom Stratocaster single-coils
  • Impedance / DCR readings:
    • Bridge: 5.64KΩ
    • Middle: 5.99KΩ
    • Neck: 5.14KΩ
  • Potentiometers: Original
  • Wiring: Original
  • Switch: Original

Condition

  • Cosmetic: Very Good with moderate play-wear
  • Structural: Excellent with no cracks, breaks, or repairs
  • Accessories: Original hardshell case, tremolo arm, and bridge cover