{"product_id":"fender-american-vintage-reissue-1957-stratocaster-2-tone-sunburst-pre-owned-1986","title":"Fender American Vintage Reissue 1957 Stratocaster 2 Tone Sunburst (Pre-owned, 1986)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial No. - V020218\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight - 7.63lbs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously owned by the late Alan Darby - famous in his own right, but also noted for playing with some of the greatest inc. Eric Clapton \u0026amp; Paul McCartney. Also \u003cspan\u003edescribed as a “guitar giant” by the Queen guitarist Sir Brian May.\u003c\/span\u003e The 1970's Fender case supplied with the guitar features Alan's name, along with airline stickers from previous tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in Good Condition, this fine example exhibits lots of signs of use, including lacquer checking, small to medium-sized dents, scratches and other marks commensurate with its age. While Fender Vintage Reissues can't be dated via the serial number, the year has been established from both the pencil stamp on the heel of the neck and the pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDuring its time with Alan, these changes were made:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro Refret w\/Medium Jumbo Wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Luthier-made Bone Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Refin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRouted for a Humbucker in the Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielding Paint Applied to the Pickup \u0026amp; Control Cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDunlop Strap Lock Buttons Fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreble Bleed Fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement String Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement Pickups (see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackplate, Screws \u0026amp; Tremolo Arm Missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow set up for HSS operation, in the Bridge you'll find a Seymour Duncan TB5. The neck \u0026amp; bridge positions are occupied by a pair of Kinman Avn56. The guitar is fitted with CTS pots (dating to 1986) along with a USA-made CRL 5-way Switch, an Orange Drop Capacitor along with an aftermarket Treble Bleed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSet-up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn in-house setup has been carried out here at Cody's Guitars along with a full inspection of parts for function and originality. Thanks to the larger fretwire and a slightly flatter radius past the 12th fret, the guitar plays \u0026amp; intonates well across the fretboard with a low action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width - 1.659\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth @ 1st Fret - 0.823\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth @ 12th Fret - 0.890\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Fret Height - 0.046\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Width - 0.090\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius - 7.25\" - 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58917746639193,"sku":null,"price":3999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/5001\/0457\/files\/F66796B6-C0F2-4AE4-A314-5951471191BF_1_201_a.jpg?v=1787242184","url":"https:\/\/codysguitars.co.uk\/products\/fender-american-vintage-reissue-1957-stratocaster-2-tone-sunburst-pre-owned-1986","provider":"Cody's Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}