1957 Fender Stratocaster

The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf
The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf

Exceptional and downright stunning 1957 Fender Stratocaster in its original 2 tone sunburst finish. There is something truly special about the early maple neck Stratocasters and this guitar is no exception. This lightweight example has the perfectly worn in V neck that is comfy up and down the fingerboard. The neck and body are both pencil dated 4-57, visible pot codes are coded 304713 and 304718 dating to the 13th and 18th week of 1957. The original pickups all ring out clearly and sounding wonderful, they read 5.41k, 5.52k, and 5.39k. This is one of the nicest ’57s currently on the market and truly a wonderful example. Comes complete with its original tweed case, bridge cover, and a tremolo arm.

Year: 1957.

Model: Stratocaster

Serial: -17258.

Finish: 2 tone sunburst.

Case: Original hardshell case.

Weight: 7 pounds 8.9 ounces.

Condition: Very good to excellent condition less typical finish wear on both the body and neck.

Modifications: Additional small screw hole at very tip of headstock, solder joints appear touched up with volume pot having no visble code and could be replaced, knobs appear period correct but could be later.

Comments: Fabulous and highly coveted 1957 Stratocaster.


The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf
The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf

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