Fender 1963 Stratocaster Owned by Jess Carson of Midland

This Fender 1963 Stratocaster is Owned by Jess Carson of Midland.

Like 1962, very little changed about the Stratocaster for the production year of 1963. Sales were still extremely strong, and the Stratocaster continued to etch out its place as one of the world's most popular and iconic instruments. Some very minor changes seen in 1963 include a subtle shift in the shape of the pickup selector switch and a change in the location of the pickguard screw above the front two pickups.

Also, by 1963 the "veneer" style of Rosewood fingerboard had become standard.

I played this guitar in the Mr. Lonely music video and throughout numerous tours over the last three years.  Actually I think I have a picture somewhere of Dennis Quaid playing that i'll send to the owner.  It’s a lightweight beast and was professionally refretted and gone through by the famous Ed Reynolds.

It plays perfectly and needs nothing. The action is lightning fast.  The neck is original finish and has that great “pool cue” smooth feel.  Body refinished by Mark Jenny of MJT Aged Finishes.  At one point it was routed under the pickguard for a Fender Jaguar type selector switch. All original hardware, pickups, plastic parts, and wiring except for a replaced pot and pickguard are included as well as the Bare Knuckle “Slow Hand” pickups that are currently in it.  Those sound incredible by the way.

Original case.

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