{"product_id":"1963-fender-stratocaster-refin","title":"1963 Fender Stratocaster – Body Refin","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e1963 Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Strats simply have that immediate, familiar feel the moment you pick them up, and this 1963 is one of those guitars. The maple neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard have an \u003cstrong\u003einviting, broken-in feel\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes the instrument remarkably comfortable in the hands. Finished in Arctic White lacquer, the \u003cstrong\u003erefinished body\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs beautifully with the original mint green three-ply pickguard, which remains nearly 100% intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original electronics are another highlight. 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