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I've seen this 1958 Fender Stratocaster before!  It's a really good one - it is good to have it back!This truly fine guitar came out of the Sacramento, CA area years ago and made its way to the Pacific Northwest, where it resided for years.  I picked it up from this previous owner in 2020.  He and I because good friends, so the transaction was a win/win.  He had the guitar refretted by Mike Lull years ago, prior to Mike's passing.  It was refretted again while in the possession of the last owner.  I then sold the guitar to a friend from Auburn, CA.  This brought it back to the Sacramento area, and another good friend was made in the process.  I don't have to become your friend if you buy this guitar, but if history again repeats itself, you might just be stuck with me.  I'm not clingy, however, so you can buy the guitar and decline my friendship with no hard feelings.The open character of the original pickups is amazing.  A 5-way switch was professionally installed without disturbing any other solder in the electronics.  The original switch is in the original case.  The electronics all work perfectly.  The frets are larger than stock, and the extra height gives a great feel.  There is little wear on the frets.  The guitar set up well with 10-46 gauge strings. The truss rod is very close to fully loosened, but there is relief and the setup is just about perfect.  A fret swap back to original size frets with smaller tangs would likely offer more relief adjustment, but the work is not needed to enjoy the guitar as it is.  The original nut was shimmed slightly to adjust to the new frets.No other modification to the neck has been performed, and no changes have been made to the body.  The hardware is all original.  The original pickguard cracked years ago and is included in the original case.  The original trem arm and bridge cover are included.The finish is in excellent overall condition - the guitar is definitely cleaner than most you'll encounter.  There is light, close checking throughout, on the body and the neck.  The color in the sunburst is strong, with the red in the sunburst very present.  Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase.   Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.Color: SunburstWeight: 7lbs 11ozsBody: AlderBody Date/Code: 10-58Neck: MapleNeck Date/Code: 12-58Neck Profile: See pictureFretboard: MapleInlays: Black dotsFrets: Re-fretted with medium jumbo frets by Mike LullFret count: 21Nut: Original?Nut width: 1 5/8"Scale: 25.5"Radius: 7.25"Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.82"Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.99"Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"Total length: 38 1/2"Lower bout: 12 1/2"Waist: 9"Upper bout: 11"Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"String gauge: .010-.046"Hardware Color: Nickel/chromeBridge Pickup/Brand: Fender Bridge Pickup Reading: 6.03kPickup Original?: YesMiddle Pickup/Brand: FenderMiddle Pickup Reading: 6.01kPickup Original?: YesNeck Pickup/Brand: FenderNeck Pickup Reading: 6.61kPickup Original?: YesPickguard: Repro, original included.Bridge: OriginalTuners: OriginalSwitch: 5-way, original included.Pots/Codes: 304839Case: OHSCNotes: Shipping policy:There are two shipping cost options for purchases made on our site for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Select Standard shipping at checkout and your item will be shipped via UPS three-day-air.  Select Economy shipping and your item will ship via UPS ground.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to .  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

The Fender Stratocaster, debuted in 1954, stands as an iconic electric guitar renowned for its sleek design, versatile sound, and innovative features. With its contoured body, three single-coil pickups, and tremolo system, the Stratocaster has left an indelible mark on music history, spanning genres from rock and blues to pop and beyond.