Fender Stratocaster 1955 Hardtail

Here we have a beautiful 1955 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail. 1955 was the very 1st official year of production for the Hardtail Stratocaster with only 195 made. Since these guitars are a body through design similar to the Telecaster, notes sustain longer than those of the more common tremolo versions.

This guitar is all original with the exception of a body refinish, replaced pots and switch, non original covers and control knobs. The guitar features a beautiful 1 piece solid ash body. The guitar has been professionally setup and is in perfect playing condition. Truss rod moves freely and is in perfect working order. The guitar sounds incredible as you would expect and the neck feels amazing to play on.

Comes with non original 1980's Fender Tweed case. Please understand that the rate published for shipping is just an approximation and maybe more or less based upon your specific shipping address as well as any carrier insurance coverage you may require.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Material: Ash

Body Finish: Nitrocellulose

Body Shape: Contoured Stratocaster

NECK

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25” (184 mm)

Number of Frets: 21

Nut Width: 1.67"

Position Inlays: Black Dots, Wide Spacing

Truss Rod: Vintage Style

Skunk Stripe: Yes

Walnut Plug

HEADSTOCK

Type: Small

Logo: Spaghetti, without Patent Numbers

ELECTRONICS

Pickups: Alnico 3 Single Coil, Black Bottom

Poles: Staggered

Magnet Wire: Formvar

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid)

Switching: 5-Position Blade

Configuration: SSS

HARDWARE

Bridge: Hard Tail

Saddles: Vintage Style, "FENDER"/"PAT.PEND."

Tuning Machines: Kluson

String Tree: Button

Pickguard: ABS 1-Ply White, 8 Holes

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Serial