Original Fender Stratocaster 1963 in Fieasta Red - a coveted collector's item from the pre-CBS era.
The Fender Stratocaster from before 1965 is probably the most legendary electric guitar in the world. Leo Fender began producing these guitars for the general public in 1954.
Production up to 1965 (pre-CBS phase) was carried out under very high quality controls, in small quantities and with the best materials. This is why these guitars are very popular with players and collectors.
This guitar was built in 1963 in the special color Fiesta Red (this information comes from the previous owner, but cannot be confirmed by the refinish to 100%). It was bought by the original owner in London on Denmark Street. It remained with the first owner until he died and the heir decided to sell the guitar.
In the early 70s, the guitar was modified and humbucker pickups were installed - the original hollows for the pickups were widened for the humbuckers.
At the end of the 70s, it was then restored to its original condition by a specialist workshop (with the original parts). The guitar was also professionally refinished in Fiesta Red.
To optimize playability, the neck was refretted. The original veneer board was also replaced by a slab board. 2 pots were exchanged and some of the cables were replaced.
The neck pickup and the bridge pickup are original. The middle pickup is a vintage pickup from the 70’s - brand unknown.
Over the years, the guitar's varnish has acquired a very beautiful vintage look with the typical finish crazing.
The guitar plays fantastically and sounds incredibly good. This guitar confirms once again why these guitars are so popular. It has the typical bell-like sound and the round, clear vintage tone that we expect from such an instrument.
The guitar comes with a non-original vintage case.
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