£15,000 - £20,000
1959 Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, made in USA; Body: three-tone sunburst finished alder, some drop fill patches to edges, light checking, buckle scratching to back, other wear including finish rubbing to arm contour and various dings/blemishes; Neck: maple, worn with smooth satin feel; Fretboard: maple, significant surface wear with light grooves to lower position; Frets: mild wear throughout; Electrics: working, potentiometers dating to 1957; Hardware: generally good, replacement lower tone control knob; Case: original hard case; Weight: 3.41kg; Overall condition: good for age
*Purchased by the vendor circa 1993 from Bruce Thomas, bassist with Elvis Costello’s backing band, The Attractions
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26.4% inc VAT*
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26.4% inc VAT*
