About This Listing

THE GALAXY OF STRATS

The following instrument is one of the Published and important Fender Stratocaster's to have been released for Public Sale, originally custom built by the Fender Factory in 1955 for Legendary  'Thumbs' Carllile it features twin pickups and almost 2 inch neck width, details as follows 

Fender Stratocaster

1955 

Natural 

Twin Pickup 

Silver Aluminium Guard 

Unique/Custom Order 

Original Case 

Published Media 

The guitar has been featured in various Published Media that includes as follows 

The Galaxy of Strats 

The Tom Wheeler 50 Years of the Fender Stratocaster 

Verification 

The guitar comes with the following verification 

Personal Letter John English Fenders Master Builder confirming its originality 

Personal Letter from Larry Briggs Strings West Outlining the guitars history 

Comments 

The above is one of the worlds most historically important Fender Stratocasters to have been released for public sale.

ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID 

All purchases include EU Taxes / Duties paid , ie nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU State  

WHY BUY FROM US  

We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed 

SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN  

If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear please contact us by message.

WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY  

We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam and Chicago.

VALUATION SERVICE  

If you require a valuation of any of your classic year please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to your ASAP.

Listed5 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • Prototype 'Thumbs Carllile' Stratocaster
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1955
Made in
  • United States
Right/left-handed
  • Right-Handed
Number of strings
  • 6-string
Body type
  • Solid body

About the Seller

Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:2,655
Fender Prototype 'Thumbs Carllile' Stratocaster 1955 - Natural
Fender Prototype 'Thumbs Carllile' Stratocaster 1955 - Natural
£119,000

About This Listing

THE GALAXY OF STRATS

The following instrument is one of the Published and important Fender Stratocaster's to have been released for Public Sale, originally custom built by the Fender Factory in 1955 for Legendary  'Thumbs' Carllile it features twin pickups and almost 2 inch neck width, details as follows 

Fender Stratocaster

1955 

Natural 

Twin Pickup 

Silver Aluminium Guard 

Unique/Custom Order 

Original Case 

Published Media 

The guitar has been featured in various Published Media that includes as follows 

The Galaxy of Strats 

The Tom Wheeler 50 Years of the Fender Stratocaster 

Verification 

The guitar comes with the following verification 

Personal Letter John English Fenders Master Builder confirming its originality 

Personal Letter from Larry Briggs Strings West Outlining the guitars history 

Comments 

The above is one of the worlds most historically important Fender Stratocasters to have been released for public sale.

ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID 

All purchases include EU Taxes / Duties paid , ie nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU State  

WHY BUY FROM US  

We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed 

SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN  

If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear please contact us by message.

WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY  

We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam and Chicago.

VALUATION SERVICE  

If you require a valuation of any of your classic year please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to your ASAP.

Listed5 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • Prototype 'Thumbs Carllile' Stratocaster
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1955
Made in
  • United States
Right/left-handed
  • Right-Handed
Number of strings
  • 6-string
Body type
  • Solid body

About the Seller

Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:2,655

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