I wish I knew more about the history of this guitar, but the previous owner has disappeared from the area. It appears to be a 1960/61 Stratocaster and was owned by a serious blues player for the last few decades. He lost the guitar through various legal and drug-related issues, and my consignor has owned it for about five years. It was acquired by the previous owner around 20 years ago.

The pickups were replaced by RJF Guitars around 10 years ago with a BlackFace Lollar at the neck, and Custom Shop reissues at the other positions. It has correct indented vintage replacement CTS pots and a vintage "phonebook" cap.

It sounds amazing. This is a true bluesman's axe and not some recently reconstructed relic. There is some very serious mojo attached to this guitar, and it has reportedly shared the stage with some very famous bluesmen.

It is in as-found condition, as presented in the photographs. The fretboard is worn, and the finish has not been redone. The seller is motivated.

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Stratocaster
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1960
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Model Family
Series
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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