RARE BIRD The following instrument has just been secured from the Original Owner whom purchased New From the Jennings music Store , london 1961 , this instrument is highly unusual / rare as instruments from this period feature an alder or ash body (Blonde) this features an experimental / prototype “Maple” Body , please see full details of this exceptionally unusual and prototype instrument
Fender Stratocaster - 1961
- Lefty
- Body / Neck Date 10 - 11 - 61 (See Pic)
- Sunburst Finish ( Original finish / all correct under black light conditions )
- Maple Body - Consists of a 6 Piece Maple Body
- Internally / Externally Original Except as follows
- 3 Changed Pots
- Changed Guard (2 extra holes )
-Refret
-Extra Strap Button
Weight - The instrument based on Maple construction as a similar weight to that of a Classic Les Paul at approx 8lbs
Production - Based on the above instrument featuring an Experimental Maple Body +++ Larger Internal Route it was produced for experimental purposes by the Fender company in 1961 and six one of only a select number of instruments that featured the Non Standard Ash/Alder Body (Some Mahogany/Korina Stratocasters were also produced )
Finish - As per the above the instruments finish is perfect / correct under blacklight purposes and shows no sanding/colour traces in any cavities (See pics)
History - The instrument has just been purchased from the original owner and carries both his written verification and photographic verification of him using in various time periods throughout the 1960s , 1970s , 1980s , 1990s , 2000 +++ and whom confirms that the instrument except for the items listed / stated (Pots , Guard) is as per one he purchased New in 1961
Rarity - The above instrument based on its “UNIQUE” factor will appeal to both Fender collectors . historians as well as those searching for a classic 60s Stratocasters
