Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1972 Fender

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Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Top Material:

Body Material: Alder

Body Details: Solid alder body. Shielding has been added to the pickup and control routes. The middle pickup route has been modified to fit a humbucker.

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .880″, 12th fret .936″

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″

Nut Width: 1-5/8″

Scale Length: 25-1/2″

Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted, and the heel is stamped “22 FEB 72 B.” Extra holes are present in the back of the headstock from previous tuners, and the post holes have been modified to fit said tuners. The original tuners have been reinstalled.

Electronics: The pickups have been replaced with unlabeled Stratocaster pickups, and wires have been replaced in the harness. The pots are original, with one visible pot code dating to 1972. Solder joints have been touched up. The controls consist of a three-position selector switch with master volume, neck tone, and middle tone controls.

Pickup Measurements: Neck 5.87K, Middle 5.87K, Bridge 5.95K

Hardware: The switch tip, screws for the backplate, and pickup covers have been replaced. All other hardware is original.

Weight: 7lbs 4oz

Modifications / Repairs: Shielding has been added to the pickup and control routes. The neck has been refretted, the tuner post holes have been modified, the pickups have been replaced with unlabeled Stratocaster pickups, and wires have been replaced in the harness. Solder joints have been touched up. The switch tip, screws for the backplate, and pickup covers have been replaced. The middle pickup cavity has been modified to fit a humbucker.

Case Details: Hardshell case.

Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with age and use. The finish is hazy and weather-checked. There are nicks, scratches, dents, dings, and areas of wear throughout. The hardware has a strong patina.

Serial Number: 356222

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are medium width and low, with no play-wear. The serial number, neck stamp, and one visible pot code date to 1972.