Beautiful 1963 original pre cbs fender Stratocaster, December 62 neck date, January 63 body date, original black bottom pick ups, original green nitro pick guard, original nitro finish on clay dot neck and body beautiful patina on sun burst finish, has original logo on headstock with custom contour sticker faded, but can be seen by black light, original Kluson tuners, no extra routes or holes. Very nice lightweight just over 7 pounds comes with original Brown tolex case, original bridge cover for the Patent Pending bridge & saddles, original trem cover, spring package, original price list and some other case candy included. this Stratocaster is professionally set up and has been used on tour for years along a with Studio work. It is ready to go currently set up with light top heavy bottom 10’s. This has been my go to Strat and number one Stratocaster for years for the right price & the right person, I’m willing to pass it on, it won’t break my heart if it doesn’t sell anytime soon. Now that I’m approaching full-time retirement I’m ready to pass “Bell” on, she has been played & loved for reason, It’s the best one I’ve ever owned while I’m normally a telecaster guy, This is my go to Strat for SRV, Beck, Hendrix or Clapton tone! It has at least one small crack in the original guard that doesn’t affect anything when I first purchased this guitar it had one of those Fender licensed Parker bodyguards that fender sold in the 60s that actually does more damage than protect it! So around the body on the back is from the Parker bodyguard that was taken off it has more marks than it should. The beautiful dark Brazilian fretboard plays like butter with very nice round neck typical of 63 the original windings on black bottom pick ups are very strong with plenty of punch! You can see this Guitar on all my social media Joshua Martin Music 71 and numerous videos and recordings over the years. Please reach out with any questions. It will be fully insured and well packed to her new home.