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1957 Fender Stratocaster – Blond – Gold Hardware (Mary Kaye)
We present an all original and 100% complete 1957 Fender Stratocaster in Blond finish with Gold Hardware (Mary Kaye). Made in Fullerton, California.
History
This 1957 pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster, also known as Mary Kaye, is one of the most legendary Strats. There is no doubt that this is one of the holy grails from Fenders golden age.
Condition
Overall, the Blond finish on this ash body is gorgeous. An incredible grain through the original see-through Blond finish. Not only does the guitar look amazing, it also plays fantastic with an incredible woody/resonant vintage tone. The original Gold hardware including the Gold truss rod are well preserved with great aging spots.
This 1957 Mary Kaye Fender Stratocaster is a collector’s grade, but it definitely deserves to be played. Comes complete with its original Gold bridge cover and Gold tremolo arm. It has a great playing V-shape neck with original frets and nut. Cosmetically, it’s in excellent shape with minor nicks, dings around the edges or other cosmetic play-wear. The 1-piece maple neck is as clean as it can be with minor wear. The original Gold one-line Kluson tuners are in excellent shape and works perfectly.
Originality
100% all original and completely untouched, down to every little screw. Everything is as it left the Fullerton factory back in 1957. The original black bottom single-coil pickups matched with the solid maple neck produces a punchy/twangy tone. All three pickups are well balanced and sound great.
Pickups and the electronics/wiring remain untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints, no re-wound pickups. All original and correct.
Comes complete with its original Fender hardshell tweed case. Latches and handle are in perfect working order.
Specs
| Neck Date | 7-57 |
| Pots Dated | 304-715 |
| Body Date | 4-57 |
| Neck Pickup | 5.92 kOhm |
| Middle Pickup | 5.85 kOhm |
| Bridge Pickup | 5.94 kOhm |
| Weight | 3.802 Kilograms |
| Serial Number | -17101 |
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