{"product_id":"vintage-fender-stratocaster-usa-1962","title":"Vintage Fender Stratocaster - USA 1957","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OOWQnbn1OYY?si=1TpBoB57wS83ATVs\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eThere’s a reason so many players end up circling back to 1957 Stratocasters. By this point Fender had settled into the softer V neck profile, alder body construction, and the familiar two tone sunburst finish that many people now associate with the classic late 50s Strat sound and feel. They have a very immediate response acoustically, with a clarity and snap that tends to stay with the guitar even unplugged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eThis February 1957 example has spent a long time in a high end collection and remains an exceptionally honest guitar throughout. The neck and body dates match, the pot codes line up correctly, and aside from professionally rewound neck and middle pickups, the instrument retains its original character very well. The rewinds were carried out to proper vintage specification using the original bobbins and magnets, helping preserve the balance and feel of the original pickup set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eAt 3.43kg (7.57lbs), it has the lightweight feel people look for in good mid 50s Fenders. The soft V neck sits comfortably in the hand without feeling overly pronounced, and the guitar has a very lively response overall. There is a strong attack from the bridge pickup, while the rewound neck and middle positions still carry the rounded warmth and clarity these maple neck Stratocasters are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eCondition wise, it presents exactly as a well cared for vintage Strat should. There is light fret and fingerboard wear, small chips and scratches through the finish, and some buckle wear on the back, though nothing excessive or out of place for a guitar approaching 70 years old. The tremolo functions smoothly, the tuners and truss rod operate correctly, and the guitar remains a very comfortable and inspiring instrument to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eIncluded are the original backplate and screws, bridge cover, a set of 1960s Fender string sleeves, and the original tweed hard shell case, still retaining its original interior label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eAction at 1st Fret: 0.25mm (0.009\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eAction at 12th Fret: 1.75mm (0.068\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eNeck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.46mm (0.92\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eNeck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.06mm (0.98\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eNut Width: 42.21mm (1.66\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eWidth at 12th Fret: 52.23mm (2.06\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eWeight: 3.43kg (7.57lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eNeck Date: 2\/57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eBody Date: 2\/57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003ePot Codes: 304704\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eNeck Plate Serial Number: 183XX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eBridge Pickup: 6.33kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eMiddle Pickup: 6.10kΩ (Professionally rewound)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eNeck Pickup: 6.29kΩ (Professionally rewound)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eCase: Original tweed hard shell case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2484\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCrafted in: Fullerton, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47854472265881,"sku":"26097","price":60995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/files\/11_85593c5b-e138-4405-9aca-124331f609d5.png?v=1779657698","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/vintage-fender-stratocaster-usa-1962","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}