One of the rarest and most sought-after Stratocasters of the entire pre-CBS production, this April 1959 Fender Mary Kaye Blonde Slab Board Stratocaster embodies some of the most iconic features of that unique era in a single instrument. The ash body, while the all-gold hardware lends a unique elegance, perfectly accentuated by the pristine pickguard. 1959 also marks the first year of the famous Brazilian rosewood Slab Board fingerboard, one of the most coveted specifications among collectors. Fender only made a handful of Mary Kayes that year, instruments now considered extremely rare and closer to experimental production than true regular production. The stunning original Fender Brown case and Black Magic Guitars certification confirm its authenticity and historical value. Regarding the finish of the body we confirm that it has been professionally refinished in Blonde, but the original Blonde is still visible on the pickups cavities. A Stratocaster capable of bringing together in a single example some of the most fascinating rarities of Fender production from the late 1950s. The sound of this beautiful instrument is up to expectations as the slab board with ash body are considered among the rarest and most incredible stratocasters ever made. Don't miss this opportunity to own a Stratocaster Mary Kaye from the Fender Golden Era.