{"product_id":"1960-fender-stratocaster-ash-body-slab-board-vintage-strat-with-original-hard-case","title":"1960 Fender Stratocaster Ash Body Slab Board | Vintage Strat w Original Hard Case, Blond","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1960 Fender Stratocaster Ash Body Slab Board Vintage Strat With Original Hard Case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"471\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a really special Stratocaster. This one is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e1960 Fender Stratocaster with a slab Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and an Ash body\u003c\/strong\u003e, weighing in at an incredible \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"271\"\u003e7.0 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. These early slab board Strats from this period are some of Fender's most desirable guitars, and the combination of the lightweight Ash body makes this one especially cool.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eOriginally finished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eBlonde\u003c\/strong\u003e, the finish is still present throughout the cavities along with all the important date codes. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eneck and body clearly came together from the factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a big deal with vintage Strats that have been refinished or modified over the years. Many refin guitars are pieced together from different eras, but this one remains a very honest example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eThe guitar plays exceptionally well and is truly a joy to play. The lightweight Ash body gives it a wonderful resonance, and it has that special feel that only a great early Fender can have. It's the type of Strat you can play all day without even noticing the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThe guitar is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e100% original except for the finish having been stripped, the volume pot, and the neck pickup having been rewound\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything else remains original and in very good shape. The neck is untouched and completely original, including the original frets, which still have plenty of life left. There are some light divots in the cowboy chord area, but nothing that affects playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eThe original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003ethree-way switch is still present\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003emint green pickguard has no cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard is exceptionally clean with almost no divots, especially for a guitar that is over 60 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eThe neck date is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e12-60\u003c\/strong\u003e, the body date is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e12-60\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the pots date to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e34th week of 1960\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is simply a great honest Ash-body slab board Strat from one of Fender's best periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eoriginal Brown Tolex hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is also in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kpg4ce\" data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfwjqy\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"131j2n9\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original aside from stripped finish, replacement volume pot, and rewound neck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bs8z0x\" data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Blonde under finish removal; original Blonde remains in cavities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"360itm\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight Ash body; slab Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard; matching neck\/body dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2xkw12\" data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eThis is one of those vintage Strats that immediately feels special. The combination of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e7 lb Ash body\u003c\/strong\u003e, original neck, and early slab board construction gives this guitar a fantastic resonance and response. It plays beautifully, sounds amazing, and has the kind of vintage vibe that is very difficult to duplicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q11yyz\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1utzxz\" data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7cevi8\" data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stratocaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkhshf\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1350ccf\" data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally Blonde (stripped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hjcw6w\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17rhpd0\" data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1elft2n\" data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rosewood Slab Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11pvfgt\" data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003eNeck Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ncrdoe\" data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eBody Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2n0e99\" data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003ePot Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34th Week of 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"icxz96\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Mint Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"idwl2f\" data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003eSwitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Three-Way Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dbpoh1\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.65\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h8iut6\" data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.97\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17rjybs\" data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xw11ae\" data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Brown Tolex Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6gwkgf\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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