Fender Stratocaster 1963 L Series Olympic White Refin

1963 ‘L’Series Stratocaster – It was originally Fiesta Red but has been refinished in Olympic White, with some of the red bleeding through in places and the usual buckle rash and dings, crazing and scrapes which look great. The Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and original neck is perfect and effortless to play, the three original black bottom pickups have even output and all have the classic tones that make the '63 so desirable. I know Faded Olympic White perfectly offset by the mint green guard that has darkened over the years and the beautiful Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. It needed a re-fret in the late 80s and is fitted with SG style frets which I find helps bends and make the neck feel quick and easy. The guitar is otherwise 100% original with the exceptions being the volume pot, saddles, neck dots and a 5-way switch (I have the original 3-way which is included). The original tremelo arm, back plate and 'ashtray' bridge cover are in the period Fender rectangular hard case. I'll be sad to see her go but it's time someone else enjoyed owning this wonderful, highly collectable and great players' guitar.

Available to view/play in Sydney or Brisbane.  

Stratocaster – 1963 ‘L’Series Specs

Make: Fender

Year: 1963 – L Series

Model: Stratocaster

Body Finish/Color: Original Body Wood: Alder (Fiesta Red refinished to Olympic White)

Neck Wood: Maple one piece

Neck Finish/Color: Original Natural

Neck Date: 2Mar63B (2 March 1963 Stratocaster)

Neck Back Shape: Narrow C

Fingerboard Wood: Brazilian Rosewood

Frets: Refretted in the 80s with Gibson SG style frets, bends easier

Electronics: All original except volume pot

Neck Pickup: Original

Middle Pickup: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original

Pickup selector switch: 5-way (Comes with the original 3-way switch included)

Potentiometers: Original CTS

Nut: Original

Nut Width: 1 5/8″

Tuners: Original Single Lined Kluson Deluxe

Pickguard: Original White 3-ply

Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome

Bridge: Original Synchronized Tremolo with original block, springs, tremelo arm and replaced saddles

Knobs: Original

Back plate: Original

‘Ashtray’ Bridge cover: Original

Case: 60’s Fender (Logo missing)

Weight = 3.4kg