$18,375
American Electric Guitar, Fender Musical Instruments, Fullerton, 1958, Model Stratoc aster, serial number 29676 stamped to the neck plate, length of body 15 3/4 in. , with original case and strap. 3-tone sunburst, weight 7 lb. 7 oz. Pickup readings: N=6.38k M=6.81k B=6.6Pot code: 304825 (Stackpole/25th week of 1958) Normal moderate playing wear. 9-58 neck date, 8-58 body issue. "Josie" writtten in control cavity. All parts appear original to this instrument. Backplate has one broken corner. Tone capacitor is an Astron cap as used in Fender Tweed amps of the period. Bridge cover is missing. No evidence of any repairs or modifications.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-11-06