1956 Fender Stratocaster – Sunburst

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1956 Fender Stratocaster – Sunburst

We present an original 1956 Fender Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish. made in Fullerton, California.

History

This exceptional pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster was bought from the original owners family a couple of month ago in state of Colorado. That guitar is indeed very unique. It was purchased back in 1956 directly from Fender in Fullerton California. The original Fender sales receipt is even included with the guitar, where the serial number of this Strat is stated on it. This is without a doubt a special find that even comes with original strap, polish cloth and tremolo arm.

Condition

Overall this spectacular pre-CBS Strat is in excellent condition with no breaks or any repairs. Just a well-kept piece of Fender history. The original 2-Tone Sunburst finish on the alder body is absolutely gorgeous and really clean. Not only does it look amazing, it’s truly a fantastic player with an incredible woody and resonant vintage tone. It has some nicks, dings and other cosmetic wear like some belt-buckle rash on the back and finish checking. The soft V maple neck is very clean and the fretboard has a few spots where the lacquer is worn off. The headstock and decal is very clean as well. The white tremolo-arm tip is slightly damaged, all the other polystyrene parts are intact. The original frets have a lot of life left.

Originality

This 1956 Fender Stratocaster is all original and 100% complete besides for a new handcrafted bone nut (the original nut is included). The 3x original black bottom single-coil pickups are very strong and balanced. It features a fantastic playing soft v-shape neck that is a joy to play.

This guitar features early Fender specs such as polystyrene (bakelite) parts instead of plastic. All the polystyrene parts are original to the guitar. The 6x original Kluson single-line tuners are original and turns smoothly. An amazing Fender Stratocaster from Fender’s Golden Age.

Pickups and the electronics/wiring remain untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints, no re-wound pickups. All original and 100% correct.

Comes with its original Hardshell Tweed Case. Latches and handle are in perfect working order.

Specs

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