{"product_id":"1961-fender-stratocaster-3","title":"1961 Fender Stratocaster","description":"\u003cp class=\"headline\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#description-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description-collapse\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1961 Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-collapse\" class=\"collapse collapse-auto-toggle-xs in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVery cool 1961 Fender Stratocaster in a nice 3 tone sunburst — a true player's guitar with plenty of playwear and that perfectly worn-in feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e1961 is a coveted year for the Stratocaster, hard to find, and we're always happy to have one in the shop. We bought this one from a local music shop in Detroit, where it had been on consignment from the original or second owner — so it's a non-circulated piece coming straight out of long-term ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt has all the desirable pre-CBS features and, of course, the slab-board rosewood fretboard everyone wants. The neck is dated October 1961, the pots are dated week 34 of 1961, and there's no body date (not unusual). The neck \u0026amp; neck plate fingerprints are both matching 1 on 1 with the body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen it came in, it had a poorly fitted replacement nut and its original — very low — frets. Our luthier fitted a new bone nut and gave it a clean fretjob with vintage-style frets, and it now plays perfect. One thing to mention: the back of the neck was oversprayed a long time ago, though the clear coat is now played off and only a few small spots remain visible. Some saddle adjustment screws are replaced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt comes in its original brown Tolex case with orange lining. The tremolo arm and the tremolo backplate are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA great-sounding, amazing-playing guitar — and a rare chance to pick up a hard-to-find 1961 Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid alderbody in 3-tone Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece maple neck, small Pre-CBS headstock with the Spaghetti-Logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlab board Brazilian Rosewood fretboard \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 original \"black-bottom\" single coil pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-ply greenish pick guard, 1x volume, 2x tone, 3x way switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFender “synchronized” tremolo with “Pat.nr.” saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x Kluson \"single-line\" tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight is 3,4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncl. orig. brown tolex case with yellow plush-lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Know Your Vintage Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52918314369371,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0397\/4476\/6111\/files\/KYVG_Fender_Stratocaster_1961_1.jpg?v=1778154624","url":"https:\/\/knowyourvintageguitars.be\/products\/1961-fender-stratocaster-3","provider":"Know Your Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}