{"product_id":"fender-stratocaster-1964-refin-w-original-import-case-manual","title":"Fender Stratocaster 1964 Refin w\/original Stamford case + manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to offer this awesome Fender Stratocaster from 1964 with it's original Aus Stamford hardcase and instruction manual .  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally purchased in 1964 by a guitarist who played in 2 bands in Brisbane . In one of the bands the guitarist all decided to paint their guitars blue and so of course this was painted blue . It's a very avg refin although it has been this was for a very long time so there is signs of age for sure with subtle checking , chips and abrasions .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original owner also had the \"Lipton switching\" fitted . This consisted of 3 , 2 position toggle switches - 1 for each pickup . The original 3 way selector was totally bypassed . The switches were mounted in the pickguard . The body was also cut to allow for these switches as can be seen in the photos  . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of 1964 the Strat was sold to a guitarist who never played in a band . He played the guitar at leisure each week and he had the wiring restored to it's original configuration so the wiring is not factory  . The pickguard was replaced at this time with a late 60's guard as the original guard had holes cut in it for the switching . The pickup covers were also painted white as they had \"yellowed\" . This is evident on close inspection !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickups are original and sound amazing . The neck is gorgeous . Orignal frets are retained and they still have a little life left in them .  Orignal Single line tuners work well . Bridge and Tremolo arm are original to the guitar . The decal is clean and vibrant . Includes it's original Stamford Aus case which is in good useable condition with latches working .There is tape around the entire edge of the case helping to keep it together . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been set up with 13-56 gauge strings a long time ago . There is 5 springs in the back to handle this . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat tone this guitar has ! Oh and the mojo . Lovely indeed . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictures help form description .  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44058269548662,"sku":null,"price":24500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/1811\/files\/IMG_6025.jpg?v=1787710801","url":"https:\/\/musicatnoosa.com\/products\/fender-stratocaster-1964-refin-w-original-import-case-manual","provider":"Music at Noosa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}