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Fender Stratocaster 1973 Vintage Strat Lake Placid Blue * 3 Hole - $3,784 (morgan hill)
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Fender
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Stratocaster Strat
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1973 Fender Stratocaster (Not a Reissue)
3-Bolt / 3-Hole Neck Plate
This is a genuine 1973 Fender Stratocaster with original neck and body, refinished in Lake Placid Blue nitro lacquer. I purchased the guitar around 1975, played it regularly until the early 1980s, and it has been stored in my closet since then.
History & Work Performed
Neck refret, new nut, and neck refinish completed in 1983 by a guitar tech at Dan Torres’ shop in San Carlos, CA (receipt included).
In the 1970s, the body was routed for a humbucker, but has since been professionally restored to its original single-coil configuration.
More recently, the guitar received a professional nitro lacquer refinish in Lake Placid Blue.
The serial number on the 3-bolt neck plate and the neck date both confirm 1973. Inside the neck cavity is a factory stamp reading “ANDREW.”
Frets are in good condition with plenty of life remaining.
Parts & Hardware
Original: pickguard, backplate, and tuners
Note: one small corner of the backplate is chipped
Pickups: Fender Texas Special single coils
Electronics: newer pots and 5-way switch
Bridge: vintage Callaham bridge
Tremolo: equipped with a Hipshot Tremsetter stabilizer
Included Original Parts
Original bridge (tremolo threads are stripped)
Two original pickups
Original pots and 3-way switch (to the best of my recollection)
Case
Includes an older hardshell case with a few cosmetic dings
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