1959 Fender Stratocaster – Factory Refinish

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1959 Fender Stratocaster. The defining feature of this guitar is its factory refinish, completed by Fender during the mid-1960s, as evidenced by the transition-era logo. Otherwise, this Strat is original, featuring clay dots, a mint-green guard, and original hardware. The electronics are equally impressive, with all three black-bottom pickups, original pots, wiring, and switch still in place. The pickups measure 5.64KΩ at the bridge, 5.99KΩ in the middle, and 5.14KΩ at the neck. Cosmetically, it presents as a very good player-grade factory refin with moderate play-wear. Structurally, it is excellent, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. For anyone looking for an authentic late-'50s Stratocaster, this is a great opportunity to own a genuine 1959 example at a fraction of the cost of a fully original guitar. The guitar is accompanied by its original hardshell case, tremolo arm, and bridge cover. Specifications All components original unless specified otherwise Model & Year Model: Fender Stratocaster Year of manufacture: 1959 Serial Number: 42227 Weight: 7lbs 8oz Body Material: Alder Finish: 3-tone sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer (factory refinish, mid-1960s) Neck Material & Construction: Maple, 4-bolt Fretboard: Rosewood Profile: Medium C Nut Width: 1.63" Depth: .78" (1st fret), .97" (12th) Inlays: Clay dots Frets: Good Decal: Transition era, applied at Fender during refinish Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line Hardware Bridge/Tailpiece: Synchronized Tremolo Pickguard: Mint Green, 3-ply Knobs: Plastic Electronics Pickups: 3x black-bottom Stratocaster single-coils Impedance / DCR readings: Bridge: 5.64KΩ Middle: 5.99KΩ Neck: 5.14KΩ Potentiometers: Original Wiring: Original Switch: Original Condition Cosmetic: Very Good with moderate play-wear Structural: Excellent with no cracks, breaks, or repairs Accessories: Original hardshell case, tremolo arm, and bridge cover