Few guitars can rightfully claim "Holy Grail" status, but this one absolutely qualifies: A 1957 Stratocaster in 100% original condition, including original Tweed case and original strap.  

This remarkable guitar is in Very Good to Excellent vintage condition with a wonderful sunburst finish and modest wear and tear for an instrument of this age.  One thing to point out, however, is the middle pickup has some issues.  The neck and bridge pickups read approximately 5.6K DCR but the middle pickup reads Open and is significantly weaker in volume.  Also worth noting, the original output jack should probably be replaced (but you'll always have the original even if you replace it).

Just on the strength of its originality and overall condition, this historic guitar is one of the finest examples we've ever seen.  And .... it can be yours.  If you're interested in purchasing this vintage masterpiece, please feel free to contact us at the Shop for an in-hand description and to answer any questions you may have before making a purchasing decision.  We're a small shop with limited staff so we respectfully ask that only serious buyers call for details beyond the Specs we've provided below.

We'll be sad to see this one go, but we know we'll be making some fortunate guitar player very happy and that's the reason we're in business.  

SPECS:

100% Original Parts and Finish

Nickel Single-Line Kluson Tuners

1 21/32" Synthetic Nut

V-Profile Maple Neck (Dated 10-57) with 25.5" Scale Length

Neck Depth .83" at First Fret and .97" at Twelfth Fret

Maple Fingerboard with Black Dot Markers and 7.25" Scale Length

21 Frets in Very Good Condition

3 Flat Pole Single-Coil Pickups with "Phone Book" Cap

Stackpole Pots coded 304723 Dating to 23rd Week of 1957

Stratocaster Bridge with Fender "Pat Pend" Steel Saddles and Vibrato

Ash Body with 2-Tone Sunburst Finish

Some Pickguard Cracking around the 3-Way Switch

Weight 7 lb 10 oz

Original Case with One Broken Latch

Original Strap

Serial Number -22836